25 Mar 2021 | 11:17 PM UTC
Guinea: Measures in response to COVID-19 and Ebola virus activity as of March 25 remain largely unchanged by comparison with late February /update 17
Measures in effect against COVID-19 and Ebola virus in Guinea as of March 25 unchanged as compared with those in force in late February.
Event
As of March 25, the measures implemented in Guinea in response to COVID-19 and Ebola virus activity remain largely unchanged as compared with those in place during the last week of February. Businesses are generally open but must comply with enhanced sanitation and other precautionary measures, such as enforcing social distancing guidelines. A 23:00-04:00 curfew remains in effect in Greater Conakry, during which all nonessential businesses must close. Facemasks remain mandatory in public areas, including on public transportation; violations of this directive are punable by fines. Religious gatherings are restricted to 50 people, while other gatherings, including cultural events, are restricted to 100 people. A state of health emergency remains in force into at least late May.
Persons traveling from Conakry to other regions of the country must present a negative result from a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Health workers (local and foreign) traveling to the Ebola-impacted N'Zerekore Region require the COVID-19 and Ebola vaccines. A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no longer than 72 hours before travel is also required.
With regard to international travel, most land and sea borders remain closed until further notice, except for the transport of goods; transporters are subject to heightened screening measures. The border with Sierra Leone, however, is open.
All passengers arriving in Guinea must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within five days prior to arrival; persons departing Guinea must provide a negative test within three days of departure. All travelers arriving from the UK must undergo an additional test on arrival. Travelers will be quarantined for up to 72 hours at a government-approved Onomo hotel in Conakry until a result has been received. Persons who obtain a negative result will be allowed to exit quarantine; individuals who test positive will be taken to a government treatment facility. Similar mandates are possible for travelers from other countries as the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve.
Facemasks are mandatory for all travelers, and they must pack at least three spares for the duration of the journey.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
