23 Sep 2021 | 10:16 AM UTC
Uganda: Authorities ease select COVID-19-related domestic measures as of Sept. 23 /update 24
Authorities in Uganda easing select COVID-19-related domestic restrictions as of Sept. 23. Nationwide curfew remains in place.
Event
Officials have eased select COVID-19-related domestic measures nationwide as of Sept. 23. Travel restrictions remain unchanged.
Domestic Measures
Social events, including weddings and funerals, may resume with a 200-person maximum capacity and strict health protocols in place. Places of worship can also reopen at reduced capacity outside curfew hours. Select places, including gym centers and casinos, can also operate until 18:00. Authorities also announced that select educational facilities will reopen from Nov. 1, while other learning institutions will reopen from Jan. 2022. The following domestic restrictions remain in force:
The nationwide 19:00-05:30 curfew remains in effect. Only essential workers and authorized persons are allowed to move during the curfew hours.
Public transportation can operate at a 50-percent capacity.
Boda-Bodas (motorcycle taxis) must stop operating by 18:00.
Places such as bars, nightclubs, cinemas, remain closed and other entrainment venues such as concerts are prohibited until enough people are vaccinated.
Malls and other business centers, such as the Kikuubo area in Kampala, may operate under strict health protocols.
Travel Restrictions
All travelers, including children above three years old, must provide a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before travel to Uganda. All unvaccinated travelers from high-risk areas will be subject to a mandatory PCR test on arrival at their own cost. As of Sept. 21, high-risk locations include Ethiopia, India, Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Vaccinated travelers will not be subject to PCR tests upon arrival except those arriving from India. Travelers testing positive upon arrival will be subject to quarantine at a government-designated facility.
A negative PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel remains necessary for departure from Uganda. Entry via land borders remains restricted to essential services such as cargo trucks. Those allowed to cross land borders will be required to abide by the requirements above.
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
Reconfirm all planned travel arrangements. Plan accordingly for protracted commercial, transport, and logistics disruptions. Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Consider delaying travel 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.
