13 Sep 2021 | 02:21 PM UTC
Guinea-Bissau: Officials ease domestic COVID-19 restrictions as of Sept. 13 /update 26
Authorities ease domestic COVID-19-related restrictions in Guinea-Bissau as of Sept. 13; state of calamity in place until Sept. 26
Event
Officials have eased COVID-19 domestic measures as of Sept. 13; a state of calamity is in place until Sept. 26.
Domestic Measures
The nightly curfew has been lifted.
Movement restrictions into and out of Bissau, Safim, and Prabis remain in force. Essential service workers are exempt from the mandate.
Facemasks are mandatory on public transport.
Religious institutions have been allowed to reopen.
Markets are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. They can open from 05:00-18:00 Monday-Friday.
Restrictions on public gatherings remain in effect. Social, cultural, and political events are allowed, however, they must not exceed 25 people.
Nightclubs and bars remain closed.
International Travel Restrictions
Passenger flights are operating, as are humanitarian, medical, and cargo flights. All incoming travelers must produce a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before travel to be granted entry into Guinea-Bissau. If someone onboard a flight to Guinea-Bissau is thought to have COVID-19, travelers may be required to isolate at one location for 14 days. Travelers not in possession of a COVID-19 test certificate may also face a self-isolation period. Land and sea borders are open.
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 directives. Abide by national health and safety measures. 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.
