Gambia - Population: 2,347,706
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
2020-07-22 State of emergency declared The Gambia decides to lift the state of emergency on the 22nd of July ... State House of the Gambia
2020-07-22 Requirement to wear protective gear in public it is mandatory to wear face mask in all public spaces. ... State House of the Gambia
2020-07-15 State of emergency declared The Gambia extends its state of public health emergency for a further 7 days.... State House of the Gambia
2020-07-08 State of emergency declared The Gambia extends its state of public health emergency for a further 7 days.... State House of the Gambia
2020-07-01 State of emergency declared The Gambia extends its state of public health emergency for a further 7 days.... State House of the Gambia
2020-06-10 State of emergency declared State of emergency is extended for another 21 days.... State house of the Gambia
2020-06-05 Closure of businesses and public services Markets and shops may now reopen under hygeine and social distancing guidelines. ... State House of the Gambia
2020-05-19 State of emergency declared The Gambia has extended the state of public emergency for a further 21 days. Emergency regulations p... State House of the Gambia
2020-05-01 Economic measures the government has announcesd D29.1 Million Student Relief Package for Gambian students studying abr... State House of The Gambia
2020-04-23 Economic measures 2000 tonnes of fertiliser available to support farmers in the upcoming rainy season.... The State House of The Gambia
2020-04-23 Changes in prison-related policies 121 prisoners pardoned in the spirit of decongesting the prisons and allow for social distancing.... The State House of The Gambia
2020-04-23 Strengthening the public health system 33 Ambulances procured as pledge during the tour will come in handy for COVID19 response... The State House of The Gambia
2020-04-17 General recommendations Gambians encourages to wear face masks.... Ministry of Health
2020-04-01 Closure of businesses and public services closure of all non-essential shops, bars, cafés, casinos, sporting venues, and all forms of public... Journal Du Cameroon
2020-04-01 State of emergency declared Gambia declared state of emergency... Journal Du Cameroon
2020-04-01 Public services closure  closure of all non-essential shops, bars, cafés, casinos, sporting venues, and all forms of public... Journal Du Cameroon
2020-04-01 Limit public gatherings ordered all public and private institutions to minimise staff reporting to work with immediate effe... Journal Du Cameroon
2020-03-24 Border closure  The border between Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of Senegal is closed for 21 days. The pub... Government
2020-03-24 International flights suspension The republic of The Gambia closes its airspace to all flights except medical cargo flights for a per... Government
2020-03-19 International flights suspension All flights to The Gambia from 13 affected countries (The United Kingdom, Spain, France, Poland, Ger... Government
2020-03-18 Schools closure  All schools, including universities, madrassas and daras or majlis will be closed for 21 days.... Government
2020-03-17 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All travellers from hotspot countries will be isolated for fourteen (14) days upon arrival in The Ga... Government
2020-03-17 Isolation and quarantine policies All travellers from hotspot countries will be isolated for fourteen (14) days upon arrival in The Ga... Government
2020-03-13 International flights suspension All overseas travel of public officials suspended. ... Government
2020-02-07 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Arriving passengers at Banjul Yundum International Airport are provided with an additional health sc... US Embassy
2020-02-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The National Health Emergency Committee, a multi-stakeholder forum to support the preparedness of Th... US Embassy
1970-01-01 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Passengers who arrive in The Gambia exhibiting both an elevated temperature and symptoms consistent ... US Embassy
1970-01-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers who arrive in The Gambia exhibiting both an elevated temperature and symptoms consistent ... US Embassy
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