07 Mar 2022 | 10:07 AM UTC
Guinea-Bissau: Officials extend COVID-19 state of alert nationwide until March 21 /update 30
Authorities in Guinea-Bissau extend the COVID-19 state of alert nationwide until March 21.
Event
Officials have extended the COVID-19 state of alert until March 21. Associated measures are listed below.
Domestic Measures
Vaccination is mandatory for teachers, employees, and students of higher education, as well as for public transportation, including maritime. Those who cannot provide a vaccination certificate will have to undertake a PCR test every two weeks.
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.
Markets are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. They can open 05:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. Restaurants with inside seating may open until 22:00.
Public gatherings are allowed. 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 on board 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.
