15 Dec 2021 | 09:53 AM UTC
Zimbabwe: Authorities extend domestic and international COVID-19 measures until at least Jan. 1. /update 31
Authorities in Zimbabwe extend domestic and international COVID-19 restrictions until at least Jan. 1.
Event
Authorities have extended domestic and international COVID-19 measures until at least Jan. 1.
Domestic Measures
The following measures are in effect:
The nationwide nightly curfew runs 21:00-06:00.
Businesses may operate 07:00-19:00 daily.
Access to nightclubs, restaurants, and bars is restricted to vaccinated people. Bars and restaurants will be required to close 19:00.
Hotels and lodges have been asked to provide room service to prevent guests from congregating in restaurants.
Public gatherings must not exceed 100 people.
Intercity travel is permitted. Commercial transport in cities remains operational with COVID-19 protocols.
Gymnasium, health spas, and fitness centers remain open to vaccinated clients, staff, and athletes. Children below 14 will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms.
Cinemas, theatres, and national art galleries are open with 50-percent sitting capacity, but only for vaccinated people.
Government activities are scaled down to 30-percent except for essential services.
Businesses that close down during the festive season have been urged to do it earlier, on Dec. 22.
Facemasks are mandatory in public areas.
International Travel Restrictions
International air travel has resumed. However, most land borders are closed, except for cargo transport and other authorized persons.
Travelers entering Zimbabwe by plane must present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours before boarding. Authorities may deny entry to people without a test result or displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
Individuals will have to take a PCR test upon arrival at their own expense (USD 60).
All travelers entering the country, including returning residents, will have to quarantine at their own cost for 14 days.
All passengers are required to complete a COVID-19 contact-tracing document on arrival.
All travelers entering and leaving the country are obliged to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure via the Trusted Travel Initiative platform. Accredited laboratories work in collaboration with the Trusted Travel Initiative.
If travelers present symptoms upon arrival, authorities will detain them until COVID-19 test results are known regardless of a pre-arrival negative test; officials will release affected individuals to self-isolate at their designated address if the test returns negative. Those who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival must quarantine at a government-appointed facility for 10 days.
All regulations are subject to change at short notice.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements and check with your embassy to confirm travel details from your country. 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.
