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Gabon - Population: 2,172,579
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-03-07 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies 14 days quarantine for travellers coming from unspecified "risk zones"... Government — Gabon
2020-03-07 Closure of businesses and public services Restriction for international missions. ... Government — Gabon
2020-03-07 Awareness campaigns ... Government — Gabon
2020-03-07 Public services closure  Restriction for international missions. ... Government — Gabon
2020-03-07 Economic measures Covid-19 related health expenses are reinbursed by the government. ... Government — Gabon
2020-03-07 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Additional health checks at all land, air and sea borders.... Government — Gabon
2020-03-07 Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days quarantine for travellers coming from unspecified "risk zones"... Government — Gabon
2020-03-13 General recommendations To use public transport only for indispensable travels.... Government — Gabon
2020-03-13 Schools closure  Until 1st of april.... Government — Gabon
2020-03-13 Visa restrictions Suspension of tourist visas from EU, China, South Corea and US. ... Government — Gabon
2020-03-13 Limit public gatherings Bars and clubs are closed. National cultural and sport events are cancelled.... Government — Gabon
2020-03-14 Border closure  All land, sea and air borders have been closed indefinitely.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-17 International flights suspension Restricting international flights to and from Gabon to one international flight per airline per week... US Embassy
2020-03-22 Curfews Country-wide curfew between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.... US Embassy
2020-04-03 Testing policy Creation of 60 testing center throughout the country. Tests will be free for the population. ... Government — Gabon
2020-04-03 Isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine of greater Libreville.... Government — Gabon
2020-04-03 Economic measures Targetted at low-income households, financial support of 4 billion CFA franc per month for electrict... Government — Gabon
2020-04-03 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine of greater Libreville.... Government — Gabon
2020-04-06 Economic measures Public transports are free of charge until further notice.... Government — Gabon
2020-04-10 Economic measures Additional economic measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises and households.... Alibreville
2020-04-10 Changes in prison-related policies 680 prisoners to be freed in order to slow the spread of Covid-19 in jails.... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-10 State of emergency declared National State of Emergency declared by Ali Bongo.... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-10 Military deployment Military forces have been granted authority to enter private properties to enforce the restrictions ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-12 Partial lockdown 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis. During the p... US Embassy
2020-04-15 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face mask in public spaces.... Government — Gabon
2020-04-17 Mass population testing Several hospitals will massively test the population of Libreville.... Government — Gabon
2020-04-21 Closure of businesses and public services Essential services must work 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday, 7:30 to 14:30). ... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-21 Public services closure  Essential services must work 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday, 7:30 to 14:30). ... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-24 State of emergency declared Extension of the national state of emergency for 2 weeks.... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-26 Partial lockdown Extension of the confinement of Libreville until further notice. ... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-27 Domestic travel restrictions Buses and taxis are re-allowed to travel.... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-28 Domestic travel restrictions Traffic ban between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout the whole of the national territory... Government — Gabon
2020-04-28 Curfews Travels are forbidden from 6pm to 6am.... Government — Gabon
2020-04-28 Closure of businesses and public services Small businesses such as hair salons, garages, tire repair ships, and artisan workshops may begin to... US Embassy
2020-04-28 Partial lockdown The government eases lockdown restrictions in the capital, Libreville.... Center for Strategic & International Studies
2020-04-29 Closure of businesses and public services Extension: working time in the public service limited to 7:30am and 2pm. ... Gabon Media Time
2020-04-29 Public services closure  Extension: working time in the public service limited to 7:30am and 2pm. ... Gabon Media Time
2020-05-07 Economic measures Distribution of 5millions masks to the population.... Gabon Media Time
2020-05-11 State of emergency declared State of Emergency will be lifted from midnight on 11 May. ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-05-18 Strengthening the public health system In order to alleviate pressure on hospitals, 20 mobile treatment centres have been set up.... Government — Gabon
2020-06-15 Schools closure  Reopening of schools.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-06-15 Isolation and quarantine policies All travellers entering Gabon must quarantine for 15 days in a government facility.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-07-01 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements will continue. ... US Embassy
2020-07-01 Curfews A curfew will remain in effect, but with reduced hours (20:00 to 05:00).... US Embassy
2020-07-01 Closure of businesses and public services Regular working hours will resume in the public and private sectors.... US Embassy
2020-07-01 Border closure  land and sea borders will remain closed to travelers... US Embassy
2020-07-01 International flights suspension Commercial air travel may resume. Two international flights per airline per week will be permitted.... US Embassy
2020-07-11 Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers entering the country are required to self-isolate in their place of residence for 14 days... US Embassy
2020-07-11 Health screenings in airports and border crossings New testing requirements for arriving passengers. Entering passengers may also be required to submit... US Embassy
2020-07-11 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Passengers must wear a mask.... US Embassy
2020-07-13 Schools closure  Post-secondary classes may resume on July 13... US Embassy
2020-07-20 Schools closure  Classes for students who plan to take the baccalaureate exam in August will resume on July 20... US Embassy
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