Uzbekistan: Health officials maintain COVID-19-related entry and domestic restrictions as of June 2 /update 27

Uzbekistan maintains domestic COVID-19 restrictions and international entry requirements as of June 2.

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Uzbekistan is maintaining COVID-19-related international entry restrictions as of June 2. All arrivals must present evidence of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before arrival. All international arrivals are also screened for COVID-19 and could face mandatory isolation in a government facility if they display symptoms.

While international travel is permitted, flight suspensions with several countries, including the UK, remain in place. Additionally, due to low demand, flights from several other destinations have been effectively suspended.

Authorities have designated countries Green, Yellow, or Red, depending on their assessment of the epidemiological threat in each. As of the most recent review, the designations are as follows:

Arrivals from Green locations are permitted to enter without restriction. Green locations include China, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Georgia, Hungary, Finland, Latvia, Austria and Japan.
Travelers who have visited any Yellow location within the previous 10 days must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. Yellow locations include Azerbaijan, Belarus, UAE and the EU (except and Spain).
All other countries have been designated as Red locations. Passengers who have visited a Red country within the previous 10 days may be subject to a second PCR COVID-19 test upon arrival. Persons who fail the second test may be quarantined in a state facility. Arrivals must also complete a passenger form specifying their accommodations for 14-day self-isolation. While flights with several of these countries have been suspended, travelers from Red locations may enter Uzbekistan by transiting a Yellow or Green location. Uzbek nationals returning from a Red country will be quarantined in a state facility for 14 days.

Domestic Measures
Most nonessential businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and houses of worship, are operating with strict sanitization and social distancing protocols in place. Weddings and other private events may not exceed 100 persons. Concert events in enclosed spaces are prohibited. Private gatherings of up to 30 persons are permitted. Public transport vehicles may not exceed 50-percent capacity. All persons must comply with social distancing guidelines of 2 meters (6.5 feet) and wear facemasks while in public. Medical screenings may be conducted before entering grocery stores and markets.

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.