23 May 2021 | 10:42 AM UTC
Zimbabwe: Authorities ease COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of May 23 /update 16
Zimbabwean authorities ease COVID-19 measures from May 23. Air travel ongoing.
Event
As of May 23, authorities have eased COVID-19 restrictions due to decreasing infection numbers. The nationwide curfew which was 22:00-05:30 has been reduced to 22:30-05:00. Other restrictions remain in place and are listed below:
Domestic Measures
All businesses can resume activity.
All intercity and interprovincial travel, initially banned, can resume.
Bars, gyms, and clubs remain closed; restaurants can offer takeaway services.
Facemasks remain mandatory in public.
International Travel
Air travel is ongoing. However, land borders are closed, except for cargo transport and other authorized persons.
Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test obtained within 48 hours before arrival. Authorities may deny entry to persons without a test result or displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
All individuals arriving must quarantine for 10 days; however, officials will allow those who arrive with a negative COVID-19 test to self-isolate at their designated address.
If travelers present symptoms upon arrival, authorities will detain them until COVID-19 test results are known regardless of a pre-arrival negative test; officials will release affected individuals to self-isolated at their designated address if the test returns negative.
Those who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival must quarantine at a government-appointed facility for 10 days.
Returning residents are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken no longer than 48 hours prior to arrival, or will be tested at the airport and will be required to quarantine at a government facility while awaiting results.
Persons departing the country must present a negative COVID-19 test obtained within 48 hours of departure.
All regulations are subject to change at short notice.
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. Plan for queues and delays at available shopping centers.
