26 Aug 2021 | 07:43 PM UTC
Mauritania: Authorities maintain COVID-19-related nightly curfew hours as of Aug. 26 /update 23
Mauritania maintains nightly curfew 20:00-06:00 as of Aug. 26; other COVID-19-related measures also largely unchanged.
Event
Mauritanian authorities have largely maintained the country's COVID-19-related restrictions as of Aug. 26.
International Restrictions
Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) remains open to limited domestic and international passenger flights. Travelers to Mauritania must present a printed negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than three days prior to travel. Arrivals may also be subject to temperature screening at airports; persons who exhibit an elevated temperature or display other symptoms of the disease will be tested immediately. All passengers over the age of 11 must produce a negative COVID-19 test result before leaving the country.
Travelers from countries with new variants of the virus (i.e., Brazil, South Africa, the UK, and India) will be required to isolate at their port of entry for 10 days. Such individuals will be transported to a secure facility ahead of a possible quarantine period at their own expense. A COVID-19 PCR test will be administered at the facility; travelers who test negative will be allowed to continue with regular COVID-19 travel procedures.
Land borders with Senegal and Mali are reportedly open. Freight travel remains permitted at several border crossings but is subject to enhanced inspections. However, noncommercial overland travel with Morocco remains banned.
Domestic Restrictions
Hygiene and social distancing measures are mandatory at local markets. The use of facemasks is compulsory in public and a ban on large gatherings is in place. A 20:00-06:00 nightly curfew remains in effect.
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.
