12 Apr 2021 | 03:29 PM UTC
Comoros: COVID-19-related curfew updated to 21:30-05:00 from April 12 /update 8
Comoros updates COVID-19-related restrictions from April 12; COVID-19 curfew lowered to 21:30-05:00; international flights ongoing.
Event
As of April 12, authorities have amended measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. The nightly 20:00-05:00 curfew has been lowered to between 21:30 and the first-morning prayer, at approximately 05:00. Mosques have also been allowed to reopen. These changes come ahead of the start of the Ramadan Holy Month starting April 12-13. A recent edict specifying that residents must wear facemasks and adhere strictly to social distancing mandates in all public places, including vehicles, taxis, shops, and private and public establishments, remains in place. Additionally, markets may remain subject to restricted operating hours. Some academic activity has resumed.
International Travel Restrictions
Minimal international flights are ongoing. International travelers will need to present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
Travelers who do not arrive with a negative PCR test will be required to quarantine for three to five days at a designated hotel until test results are negative.
Sea borders are officially closed.
Domestic Restrictions
Domestic flights have resumed; travelers to Moheli are no longer required to provide a negative COVID-19 test. Travelers will be screened on arrival in Moheli.
The number of passengers in public transport remains limited to 10 people on buses and four in taxis.
Beaches remain closed.
All weddings and public gatherings are prohibited.
A visibly increased security presence is likely throughout Comoros. Authorities are likely to amend and implement new restrictions and measures at short notice.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. 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. Plan for queues and delays at available shopping centers.
