04 May 2021 | 02:07 AM UTC
Zambia: COVID-19 restrictions remain in place nationwide as of May 4 /update 9
Zambia maintains COVID-19 restrictions as of May 4. International air travel ongoing; land borders remain open.
Event
As of May 4, authorities in Zambia are maintaining some restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19.
International Travel
Commercial flights are operating, and international air and land borders are open. Travelers must provide a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival. There is no requirement to self-isolate. Additionally, all arriving travelers with a temperature of 38 C (100.4 F) or higher or who have COVID-19 symptoms must quarantine at home or in a designated government facility. Officials may also randomly select any arrival for testing. Departing passengers must provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 14 days. Limited domestic flights are operating between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) and between LUN and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone.
Domestic measures
All residents must wear protective face coverings in public areas. Officials have lifted restrictions on movements in border districts. Businesses, such as bars, restaurants, and casinos, remain open with adherence to health guidelines. Public gatherings of more than five people who are not family relatives need approval by local authorities.
Authorities could implement further preventative measures or ease certain restrictions, depending on disease activity in the coming days and 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.
