16 Jun 2021 | 06:52 AM UTC
Timor-Leste: Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions in Dili through June 22 /update 9
Timor-Leste extend COVID-19 measures in Dili through June 22. Stay-home rules lifted. Tight security, disruptions likely to continue.
Event
Authorities have extended restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 in Dili through at least June 22. Officials continue to restrict almost all travel, including air and maritime transport, to and from Dili. Exemptions are possible for safety, public health, or humanitarian reasons. Officials have also lifted stay-home orders as of June 16. All gatherings, including religious services, remain banned, though exceptions are likely to facilitate aid and recovery efforts from Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Authorities will probably maintain increased security protocols, including checkpoints on main entry points to and from Dili, through at least June 22 to enforce restrictions. People allowed to enter or leave Dili must travel through checkpoints that operate 06:00-16:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, though officials may make exceptions following the passage of Tropical Cyclone Seroja. Significant business disruptions will likely continue due to the protocols.
Advice
Heed the instructions of authorities. Avoid nonessential operations in areas impacted by the protocols. Confirm transport reservations. Remain cooperative if questioned by law enforcement officers.
Resources
Timor-Leste Government Website
World Health Organization (WHO)
