Brunei - Population: 433,285
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings The Temporary Closure for All Mosques, Suraus and Religious Halls in the Country Has Been Extended F...
2020-03-17 Visa restrictions Expanding upon ban to visitors from the Hubei province of China and Iran, the ban is also now extend... Brunei MoH
2020-03-21 Closure of businesses and public services Shorten operating hours for Immigration Control Posts for land transportation.... Brunei MoH
2020-03-21 Public services closure  Shorten operating hours for Immigration Control Posts for land transportation.... Brunei MoH
2020-03-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Expanding upon rules regarding mandatory isolation that were set to start 20 March 2020, "the arriva... Brunei MoH
2020-03-20 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Expanding upon rules regarding mandatory isolation that were set to start 20 March 2020, "the arriva... Brunei MoH
2020-03-20 Health screenings in airports and border crossings All passengers arriving in Brunei Darussalam through the Brunei International Airport are required ... Brunei MoH
2020-03-19 General recommendations Employers (particularly private sector) should give their full cooperation to facilitate the measure... Brunei MoH
2020-03-18 Partial lockdown All cinemas closed. ... Brunei MoH
2020-03-18 Awareness campaigns Government launches "Telegram"; a messaging app so the government can disseminate information and ad... Brunei MoH
2020-03-17 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All visitors are required to do a 14-day self-isolation from the moment they arrive. ... Brunei MoH
2020-03-17 Isolation and quarantine policies All visitors are required to do a 14-day self-isolation from the moment they arrive. ... Brunei MoH
1970-01-01 Strengthening the public health system "To accommodate the growing demand of laboratory tests for COVID-19, His Majesty the Sultan and Yang... Brunei MoH
2020-03-16 Domestic travel restrictions All citizens and residents are restricted from leaving the country.... Brunei MoH
2020-03-09 General recommendations Brunei Ministry of Health has developed their website to give daily updates and recommendations, inc... Brunei MoH
2020-01-30 Isolation and quarantine policies "Amendments to the Infectious Disease Act (Chapter 204) and its Regulations i.e. Infectious Diseases... Brunei MoH
2020-01-30 Limit public gatherings "whomsoever has been found to breach or refuse any order that has been issued by the Ministry of Hea... Brunei MoH
2020-01-30 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies "Amendments to the Infectious Disease Act (Chapter 204) and its Regulations i.e. Infectious Diseases... Brunei MoH
2020-03-10 Isolation and quarantine policies Following the introduction of the first case of COVID-19 in Brunei, the MoH made a statement regardi... Brunei MoH
2020-03-13 Limit public gatherings "All mass gatherings are temporarily prohibited."... Brunei MoH
2020-03-10 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Following the introduction of the first case of COVID-19 in Brunei, the MoH made a statement regardi... Brunei MoH
2020-03-10 Limit public gatherings ... Garda
2020-03-10 Schools closure  ... Garda
1970-01-01 Awareness campaigns ... Garda
1970-01-01 Visa restrictions individuals arriving from Iran, Italy, as well as China's Hubei, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces.... Garda
2020-04-05 Isolation and quarantine policies All individuals arriving in Brunei Darussalam will be required to undergo self-isolation in faciliti... Ministry of Health
2020-04-16 Testing policy All foreign travellers arriving to Brunei Darussalam are also required to bear the cost of the COVID... Ministry of Health
2020-04-08 Surveillance and monitoring in its efforts in enhancing the surveillance of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, MoH has condu... Ministry of Health
2020-04-07 General recommendations It is advisable not to leave the house and to always use a facemask especially when needing to leave... Ministry of Health
2020-04-05 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All individuals arriving in Brunei Darussalam will be required to undergo self-isolation in faciliti... Ministry of Health
2020-04-12 Awareness campaigns Fake News awareness campaign. Individuals making fake news, if found guilty can be charge with thre... Ministry of Health
2020-04-01 Strengthening the public health system construction of an extension of the virology laboratory located at Jalan Sumbiling, Bandar Seri Bega... Ministry of Health
2020-03-27 Checkpoints within the country body temperature checks and providing hand sanitisers at entry areas of malls and shops... Ministry of Health
2020-03-23 Visa restrictions no foreign nationals will be allowed entry to Brunei Darussalam whether by land, sea or air until fu... Ministry of Health
2020-03-22 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Conditions for self-isolation at home-space. If you break Quarentine Order or Self-Isolation notice,... Ministry of Health
2020-03-18 Limit public gatherings all dining establishments including restaurants, cafes, foodcourts, food markets and similar are cu... Ministry of Health
2020-03-28 Surveillance and monitoring Ministry of Health will send test results via SMS as soon as their test results are available. The i... Ministry of Health
2020-03-22 Isolation and quarantine policies Conditions for self-isolation at home-space. If you break Quarentine Order or Self-Isolation notice,... Ministry of Health
2020-06-23 Testing policy Because covid testing may be required to enter other countries, it is being offered to people in Bru... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-21 Limit public gatherings Guidelines for the celebration of Eid Aidifitri... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-22 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Runners not wearing required PPE may be subject to legal action and cancellation of their permit... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-29 Closure of businesses and public services All mosques will be opened for the public to perform their Friday Prayers commencing 29 May 2020... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-06-04 Other public health measures enforced additional reduction of social distancing measures this timewill involve schools. Any individual fou... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-06-04 Checkpoints within the country Conduct body temperature checks on all customers at the entrance and ensure the customers obey the g... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-06-15 Closure of businesses and public services Reductons of social distancing measures commenting 15 June 2020 for mentioned businesses and public ... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-06-18 Schools closure  Reductons of social distancing measures commenting 18 June 2020 for schools. Any individual found to... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-01 Limit public gatherings Mass Gathering will be permitted but is limited to not more than 50 people only. Any individual foun... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-06-30 Surveillance and monitoring Surveillance and enforcement of parameters on business premises, especially places that serve food. ... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-01 Closure of businesses and public services Arcade and Indoor Playground is not permiteed to open and will be officially announced at a later d... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-03 Closure of businesses and public services yellow BruHealth code holders will be allowed to perform Friday prayers in mosques, surau and musall... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-04 Schools closure  Increasing the following activities to be escalated from Level 2 to Level 3 commencing on 04 July 20... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-06 Closure of businesses and public services Commencing new activities on 06 July 2020... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-27 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Easing of social distancing restrictions, as described in detail in the document. Failure to comply... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-07-31 Testing policy Pre-departure swab before arriving can only be carried out at government-recognized facilities. Prem... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-08-13 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Easing of social distancing restrictions, as described in detail in the document. Failure to comply... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-08-13 Closure of businesses and public services Arcades and children playground (indoor and outdoor) will be permitted to operate at 60% of normal c... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-21 General recommendations Guidelines for the celebration of Eid Aidifitri... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-21 Other public health measures enforced Guidelines for the celebration of Eid Aidifitri... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-08-17 Limit public gatherings mass gatherings are permitted with no more than 200 people. Failure to comply with this directive is... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-17 Limit public gatherings continue to not organizing mass gatherings or meeting in large groups, practicing physical distancin... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-04-24 General recommendations General recs for health during Ramadhan... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-04-27 Awareness campaigns #VaccinesWork to raise awareness of the role of immunisation as one of the ways to protect people of... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-16 Surveillance and monitoring The Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the situation of the outbreak at the national as wel... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-16 Partial lockdown The reduction of social distancing measures will be implemented in phases/levels by imposing certain... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-16 Closure of businesses and public services mosques will be re-opened for Friday prayers... Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam
2020-05-06 Economic measures APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... NZ Beehive
2020-04-14 Economic measures Joint Ministerial Statement affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst the CO... NZ MFAT
2020-05-18 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Must bring face mask to mosque... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-04 Surveillance and monitoring Contact Tracing Application... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-01 Strengthening the public health system the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has set up a "Food Truck" service throughout the month of ... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-03 Surveillance and monitoring Nationwide COVID-19 Monitoring Survey... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-13 Awareness campaigns The buy local produce campaign will continue to be held as an encouragement to the local farmers to ... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-04-30 Surveillance and monitoring Monitoring Devices in Form of Bracelet; worn by those undergoing quarantine at home including famili... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-04-28 Surveillance and monitoring contact tracing will utilise artificial intelligence... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-04-28 Limit public gatherings Update of Guidelines on Social Gatherings and Events, Meetings and Training Sessions during the COVI... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-12 Economic measures various agencies continue contributing to the Government of His Majesty specifically the Ministry of... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-15 Awareness campaigns Blood Donation Campaign... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-14 Closure of businesses and public services re-open the sports facilities and centres in phases... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-14 Limit product imports/exports All parcels arriving from overseas will be quarantine for 72 hours and need to undergo normal screen... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-18 Checkpoints within the country The public visiting the Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong are required to comply with the rules set by ... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-06-02 Schools closure  opening of schooling session on the 2nd of June... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-16 Other public health measures enforced Presentation and Distribution of 'BRC COVID-19 Hygiene Pack' for senior citizens and people with spe... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-21 Schools closure  online plan for the students.... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-20 Closure of businesses and public services Reopening Of Fitness Centres at 30% cpacity... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-20 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Regulaations for reopening... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-20 Awareness campaigns Ramadhan Is the Best Opportunity to Quit Smoking... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-20 General recommendations Premises in the country are encouraged to download their respective QR codes through the BruHealth a... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-19 Surveillance and monitoring Members of the public who have not registered are encouraged to download and register to the Bruheal... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-18 Surveillance and monitoring Members of the public who wish to go to the mosque are required to use the BruHealth app. The Minist... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-18 Other public health measures enforced Distribution of Food Packs to the Underprivileged... RTB News (Government-run news source)
2020-05-15 Closure of businesses and public services The Department of Health Services informed of changes in service hours at all health centres in the ... RTB News (Government-run news source)
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