Madagascar: COVID-19 restrictions remain in place nationwide as of Feb. 12 /update 20

Authorities in Madagascar maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of Feb. 12. Limited international travel is permitted.

Event

Authorities are maintaining several restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as of Feb.12.

International Travel:

International travel to Nosy Be International Airport (NOS) is permitted; however, international travel to other airports remains prohibited. Travel from countries experiencing a high number of COVID-19 infections, such as the US, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana remains suspended until further notice.
Testing is required upon entry to NOS and Ivato International Airport (TNR). Travelers are requested to quarantine until test results are known. If the test is positive, travelers are required to visit a state-mandated facility for treatment. The exact number of days is unclear.
Those who enter the country will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
Sea borders remain suspended until further notice.

Domestic Restrictions:

All shops, restaurants, places of worship, and recreational centers are permitted to operate without significant restrictions, as long as social distancing and sanitization methods are followed.
Domestic flights are permitted.
Inter-city and inter-state travel is permitted.
All public transport is permitted.
Gatherings are permitted with no more than 200 participants.
The wearing of a protective facemask remains mandatory in public spaces.
All domestic air travelers will be subject to a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no less than 48 hours before departure. Only those with a negative test result will be permitted to board flights.

Authorities could change COVID-19 restrictions with little-to-no warning.

Context

Madagascar has enforced and relaxed several measures in recent months to contain the spread of COVID-19. Authorities are likely to continue to reintroduce sporadic, highly targeted measures in response to local COVID-19 outbreaks. Such measures could apply to regions, cities, neighborhoods, or specific facilities.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. 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.