15 Apr 2021 | 05:51 AM UTC
Timor-Leste: Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions in Dili through May 2 /update 4
Timor-Leste extends COVID-19 protocols in Dili through May 2. Tight security measures, business disruptions likely to continue.
Event
Authorities have extended restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 in Dili through May 2. Officials continue to restrict almost all travel, including air and maritime transport, from Dili. Exemptions are possible for safety, public health, or humanitarian reasons. All gatherings, including religious services, remain banned, though exceptions are likely to aid efforts following Tropical Cyclone Seroja, which recently affected parts of Timor-Leste.
Authorities will probably maintain increased security protocols, including erecting checkpoints on main entry points to and from Dili, through at least May 2 to enforce restrictions. People who are allowed to enter or leave Dili must travel through checkpoints that operate 06:00-16:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, though officials may make exceptions in the aftermath of the tropical cyclone. Significant business disruptions will likely continue due to the protocols.
Advice
Heed the instructions of authorities. Avoid nonessential operations in areas impacted by the protocols. Confirm transport reservations. Remain cooperative if questioned by law enforcement officers.
Resources
Timor-Leste Government Website
World Health Organization (WHO)
