03 Aug 2021 | 01:04 AM UTC
Tunisia: Authorities require all arrivals to present negative PCR test as of Aug. 3 /update 63
Authorities in Tunisia require all arrivals to present negative PCR test as of Aug. 3. Other localized measures in effect.
Event
Tunisian authorities require all incoming travelers to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival to enter the country as of Aug. 3. Additionally, all travelers have to enter a seven-day quarantine and download the E7mi tracking application upon arrival.
The nationwide nightly 22:00-05:00 curfew remains in place until further notice. Cafes and restaurants must close to sit-in customers by 19:00 daily. All public gatherings and events in closed or open spaces remain banned.
While authorities typically introduce general lockdowns in any governorate experiencing infection rates higher than 400 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, those with infection rates exceeding 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitants must abide by the following measures:
Ban on travel to and from the governorate in question.
Nightly 20:00-05:00 curfew.
Closure of all nonessential businesses for the duration of the lockdown.
Ban on all large gatherings.
Authorities will likely implement localized restrictions throughout Tunisia, particularly across regions that experience a rise in COVID-19 cases. 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 business appointments and 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. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
Resources
World Health Organization (WHO)
Tunisian COVID-19 Country Clarifications (Arabic)
Tunisian Ministry of Health (French)
E7mi Mobile Tracking Application (Arabic)
