05 Apr 2021 | 04:44 AM UTC
Timor-Leste: Authorities extended restrictions in Dili through 23:59 April 16 /update 2
Timor-Leste extended restrictions in Dili through 23:59 April 16 due to COVID-19. Transport, business disruptions likely to continue.
Event
Authorities have extended restrictions, including entry and exit rules, in Dili through 23:59 April 16 due to COVID-19 concerns. Officials continue to require residents to stay at home, except for urgent medical assistance, purchasing essential goods and services, or traveling to work for employees that must be onsite. All gatherings, including religious services, remain banned.
Officials continue to restrict almost all travel, including air and maritime transport, from Dili. Exceptions are possible for safety, public health, or humanitarian reasons. Authorities will probably maintain increased security protocols, including erecting checkpoints on main entry points to and from Dili, 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. Significant business disruptions will likely continue due to transport curbs.
Advice
Heed the instructions of authorities. Avoid all nonessential operations. Confirm transport reservations. Remain cooperative if questioned by law enforcement officers.
Resources
Timor-Leste Government Website
World Health Organization (WHO)
