09 Apr 2021 | 04:34 AM UTC
Timor-Leste: Authorities lifts stay-home orders in Dili as of April 9 /update 3
Timor-Leste lifts stay-home orders in Dili as of April 9. Exit restrictions ongoing through 23:59 April 16. Business disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities have suspended stay-home orders aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 in Dili as of April 9 due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Seroja, which recently affected parts of Timor-Leste. Public transport is allowed to operate. All gatherings, including religious services, remain banned, though exceptions are likely to aid efforts following the tropical cyclone.
Officials continue to restrict almost all travel, including air and maritime transport, from Dili through 23:59 April 16. Exemptions 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, though officials may make exceptions in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Seroja. 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)
