08 Jul 2021 | 10:02 AM UTC
Guinea: COVID-19 restrictions remain largely unchanged as of July 8 /update 20
Officials in Guinea maintain COVID-19 restrictions in place as of July 8; nightly curfew remains in place.
Event
Authorities are maintaining varying levels of COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of July 8. Curfew hours in effect in Greater Conakry and N'zerekore, during which all nonessential businesses must close, run from 23:00 to 04:00. Other nationwide measures remain in effect. Most businesses are open with social distancing measures in place. Facemasks remain mandatory in public areas, including on public transportation; violations of this directive are punishable by fines. Religious gatherings remain restricted to 50 people; other gatherings, including cultural events, are restricted to 100 people.
Persons traveling from Conakry to other regions must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test.
Travel Restrictions
All passengers arriving in Guinea must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Persons arriving without valid test documentation will be tested upon arrival and may be quarantined. Persons departing Guinea must provide a negative test within three days of departure.
All travelers arriving from the UK must undergo an additional test on arrival. Travelers will be quarantined for up to 72 hours at the government-approved Onomo hotel in Conakry until a result has been received. Persons who obtain a negative result will be allowed to exit quarantine; individuals who test positive will be taken to a government treatment facility. Similar mandates are possible for travelers from other countries as the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve. Facemasks are mandatory for all travelers, and they must pack at least three spares for the duration of the journey. The status of land and maritime borders is unclear.
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. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
