Mozambique: Authorities ease COVID-19 restrictions from April 27; nightly curfew in place /update 14

Authorities in Mozambique ease COVID-19 restrictions from April 27; 22:00-04:00 curfew in Maputo and provincial capitals remains in place.

Event

Authorities in Mozambique have eased several COVID-19 restrictions from April 27. Updated restrictions will be in place for 30 days from April 27 through at least May 26. Several restrictions remain in place, including a 22:00-04:00 curfew in the greater Maputo area (Boane, Marracuene, Maputo City, and Matola), in all provincial capitals, and in Manhica, Choqwe, Maxixe, Gondola, Moatize, Mocuba, Nacala, Montepuez, and Massinga. The following measures are in place until further notice:

International Travel:

The government has allowed international commercial passenger flights to resume; however, inbound and outbound flights are limited.
All incoming travelers must present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no longer than 72 hours before arrival.
Travelers arriving by land are required to present a negative COVID-19 test. This will be valid for 14 days for those who require multiple entries over a short period of time. This also remains valid for those who are leaving Mozambique for no longer than 14 days. Sea borders remain closed except for essential freight transport.
Passengers who test positive upon arrival in the country or fail to provide a negative test result must self-quarantine for 14 days. Those who provide a negative test result are exempt from the quarantine regulation.

Domestic Restrictions:

Casinos, museums, theaters, cinemas, auditoriums, galleries, cultural centers, and similar venues can reopen at 40-percent capacity.
Religious services, conferences, meetings, and religious celebrations can occur with 30-percent venue capacity or a maximum of 50 people in closed venues and 100 in open spaces.
Commercial establishments are allowed to operate with extended hours.
Government events may not exceed 100 attendees.
Professional sports may resume without a live audience.
The sale of alcoholic beverages from stalls is prohibited.

An indefinite state of public calamity is in effect. All restrictions are subject to amendment at short notice in response to government reviews. Security forces have been deployed to ensure compliance.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and requirements before departing. 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.