Eswatini: Authorities likely to maintain domestic COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of Nov. 12 /update 20

Authorities in Eswatini likely to maintain domestic COVID-19 measures as of Nov. 12; international travel restrictions are ongoing

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Authorities are highly likely to maintain ongoing domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of Nov. 12. The country is at Adjusted Risk Level 1.

Domestic Measures

The nationwide curfew remains 21:00-04:00.
Business hours likely remain restricted to 06:00-19:00. Restaurants are likely to operate until 20:00.
Religious services are permitted two times a week, though strict health protocols must be respected.
Religious and community gatherings, including weddings, are permitted with no more than 200 people outdoors and 100 people indoors.
Memorial services are now permitted, with a 50 person maximum and may last for up to two hours and a half.
Outdoor entertainment events are permitted to have a maximum of 500 people. Liquor is not permitted at these events.
Sport activities including non-contact, low and medium-risk sports are allowed (golf, tennis, athletics, cricket, etc.). No spectators are permitted at any sporting activity.
All other social gatherings are prohibited until further notice.
Facemasks remain mandatory on public transport and in many additional public spaces. Authorities continue to advise working from home where possible.
Public transport continues to operate at up to 100-percent capacity with restrictions on standing passengers.

International Travel

Travel to the country remains restricted for medical reasons, education, work, and business purposes.
Travelers entering Eswatini will be required to provide a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the time of departure. All travelers will be screened upon arrival. Those arriving without a negative COVID-19 test result or showing symptoms of the virus will be required to take a test at their own cost.
Travelers may be subject to mandatory quarantine for up to 14 days; this is likely if a traveler tests positive.
Travelers should present a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure when exiting the country. Individuals showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to leave the country and will need to quarantine for up to 14 days.
Measures are also in place for essential travelers such as daily commuters.

Authorities could reintroduce, ease, or otherwise amend restrictions at any time based upon disease activity. Additional restrictions are possible in response to security-related developments.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm quarantine requirements before travel. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm business appointments, deliveries, and 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.