26 Oct 2021 | 03:41 AM UTC
Syria: Autonomous Administration imposes partial curfew in Euphrates Region through Nov. 5 /update 15
Syria's Autonomous Administration imposes partial curfew in Euphrates Region through Nov. 5 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Event
Authorities in the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria have imposed a partial curfew in the Euphrates Region through Nov. 5 to curb the spread of COVID-19. Hospitals, pharmacies, bakeries, and fuel stations are exempt from the restrictions. Shops selling food and industrial items can open 06:00-16:00, while restaurants can operate for takeaway orders. Large gatherings such as weddings and mourning ceremonies remain banned. Wearing facemasks remains mandatory in public places.
In the rest of the country, Syrian authorities are maintaining precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Educational institutions remain closed. The wearing of facemasks remains mandatory in public institutions, markets, and on public transportation. Authorities announced that they would close tourist facilities and restaurants that do not abide by safe distancing guidelines.
Travelers entering Syria are exempt from taking a PCR test if they can provide official certification stating that they have received two doses of the vaccine. Unvaccinated travelers, meanwhile, still have to test negative for COVID-19 no more than 96 hours before arrival. There are currently no restrictions on international travel. Syria's air, land, and sea borders are open for travelers.
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. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
