Uganda: Authorities maintain COVID-19 restrictions largely unchanged nationwide as of May 19 /update 16

Officials in Uganda maintain COVID-19-related domestic restrictions as of May 19. International restrictions also largely unchanged.

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As of May 19, authorities are maintaining measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 largely unchanged.

International Travel
Land and air borders, including Entebbe International Airport (EBB), are open. Travelers are required to provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test taken no more than 120 hours before travel. There will be no requirement to self-isolate but all travelers will be subject to temperature screening upon departure and arrival. Children aged three and under are exempt from the test requirement as long as accompanying adults have a valid negative test certificate. Travelers displaying symptoms will be placed in isolation while a test is conducted. Foreign nationals who test positive can be repatriated at their own cost. A similar test certificate is required upon departure from Uganda issued no more than 120 hours before travel.

Uganda has banned all flights to and from India until further notice. Passengers traveling from the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Tanzania may be required to take a test at all points of entry.

Domestic Measures
The nationwide 21:00-06:00 curfew remains in place. All residents must wear facemasks in public areas. Restrictions on movements in border districts are lifted, though strict health guidelines remain. Places of worship are allowed to operate at a maximum of 200 people subject to health guidelines. Open-air sports activities are allowed without spectators. Indoor activities, including gyms, casinos, cinemas, and gaming centers, have been reopened with appropriate social-distancing measures in place. Hotels and restaurants may operate in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines. Travel by public transport is allowed, and boda-boda (motorcycle taxis) must stop operating by 18:00.

Authorities could implement further measures or ease existing restrictions in the coming weeks, depending on the evolution of the disease in the country.

Advice

Reconfirm all planned travel arrangements. Plan accordingly for protracted commercial, transport, and logistics disruptions. Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Consider delaying travel 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.