28 May 2021 | 09:29 AM UTC
Guinea: Authorities extend COVID-19-related state of health emergency through June 26; curfew hours reduced May 27 /update 19
Officials in Guinea extend COVID-19-related state of health emergency through June 26; curfew hours reduced May 27.
Event
Authorities have extended the country's state of health emergency through June 26 as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Measures already in place will be maintained during this period, although curfew hours in effect in Greater Conakry and N'zerekore, during which all nonessential businesses must close, are reduced to 00:01-04:00 as of May 27. Businesses are generally open but must comply with enhanced sanitation and other precautionary measures, such as enforcing social distancing guidelines. Facemasks remain mandatory in public areas, including on public transportation; violations of this directive are punishable by fines. Religious gatherings are restricted to 50 people, while other gatherings, including cultural events, are restricted to 100 people.
Persons traveling from Conakry to other regions of the country must present a negative result from a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
Travel Restrictions
All passengers arriving in Guinea must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival; persons departing Guinea must provide a negative test within three days of departure. All travelers arriving from the UK must undergo an additional test on arrival. Travelers will be quarantined for up to 72 hours at a government-approved Onomo hotel in Conakry until a result has been received. Persons who obtain a negative result will be allowed to exit quarantine; individuals who test positive will be taken to a government treatment facility. Similar mandates are possible for travelers from other countries as the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve.
Facemasks are mandatory for all travelers, and they must pack at least three spares for the duration of the journey.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. 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. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
