Tunisia: Authorities require all arrivals to self-isolate for seven days as of Aug. 7 to combat COVID-19 and its variants /update 64

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Tunisian authorities have announced that they require all travelers to self-quarantine for a period of seven days to combat COVID-19 and its variants. The measure applies to all arrivals regardless of their vaccination status as of Aug. 7. Travelers can self-quarantine at home or in hotels. Officials have not stated how long this directive will remain in place.

Additionally, authorities require all incoming travelers to provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival to enter the country. All travelers must also 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 in regions that experience a rise in COVID-19 cases. Authorities could reimpose, extend, 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)