08 Jun 2021 | 12:56 AM UTC
Uganda: Authorities tighten domestic COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of June 7 /update 17
Officials in Uganda tighten domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of June 7. International travel restrictions unchanged.
Event
As of June 7, authorities have amended some domestic measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 for a 42-day period. International travel restrictions remain unchanged.
Domestic Measures
The nationwide 21:00-05:30 curfew remains in place. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas. Authorities have ordered the closure of schools and banned public gatherings, except for weddings and funerals with a maximum of 20 people. Hotels may operate per Ministry of Health guidelines. Private cars can carry a maximum of three people. Authorities will restrict nonessential inter-district travel, except between Kampala, Wakiso, and Mukono, from June 10. Additionally, officials allow travel by public transport within districts, though boda-boda (motorcycle taxis) services 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.
International Travel
Land and air borders, including Entebbe International Airport (EBB), are open. Travelers must 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 on departure and arrival. Children aged three and under are exempt from the test requirement provided accompanying adults have a valid negative test certificate. Authorities will place travelers displaying symptoms in isolation while they undergo testing; officials may repatriate foreign nationals who test positive at their own cost. A similar test certificate issued no more than 120 hours before travel is necessary for departure from Uganda.
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 need to undergo testing at all points of entry.
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.
