Bahrain - Population: 1,641,172
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
2020-02-26 Schools closure  2 weeks... ISC
2020-03-01 Health screenings in airports and border crossings everyone... US Embassy
2020-03-01 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies everyone who is travelling from China, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea a... US Embassy
2020-03-01 Visa restrictions China, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea and Italy... US Embassy
2020-03-01 Isolation and quarantine policies everyone who is travelling from China, Hong Kong, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea a... US Embassy
2020-03-07 Border closure  land border: Saudia Arabia ... International SOS
2020-03-12 Changes in prison-related policies Al Khalifa announced the release of 1,486 prisoners and issued a decree granting pardon for 901 pr... Al monitor
2020-03-15 Public services closure  School closure extended an additional 2 weeks form initial (end: march 29)... ISC Research
2020-03-15 Closure of businesses and public services School closure extended an additional 2 weeks form initial (end: march 29)... ISC Research
2020-03-18 Isolation and quarantine policies 3mo in jail AND 10,000 BHD fine... US Embassy of Bahrain
2020-03-18 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Enhanced previous measures (ie. screening all arrivals and questionaires) ... US Embassy of Bahrain
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions Suspension of all visas upon arrival *except diplomats AND deny entry to any individual who has eith... Bahrian E-Visas
2020-03-18 International flights suspension ONLY operates to/from: Abu Dhabi, Dubai (both United Arab Emirates (UAE), Cairo (Egypt), Frankfurt (... International SOS
2020-03-26 Curfews Curfew 18.00 to 05.00 - Police enforced. ... International SOS
2020-03-26 Public services closure  close non-essential businesses until 09 April 2020. ... International SOS
2020-03-26 Closure of businesses and public services close non-essential businesses until 09 April 2020. ... International SOS
2020-04-04 International flights suspension Transit flights resume through Bahrain International Airport (BAH) between London Heathrow Airport (... International SOS
2020-04-05 Surveillance and monitoring require people under quarantine to wear electronic bracelets to ensure they comply with the measures... International SOS
2020-04-06 Changes in prison-related policies The Bahraini authorities must immediately release peaceful activists amidst growing concerns of a CO... Amnesty International
2020-04-06 Testing policy a specialised medical team, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Civil Defence, as well ... MoH
2020-04-09 Requirement to wear protective gear in public mandatory for everyone to wear a facemask in all public venues.... US Embassy
2020-04-12 Economic measures A campaign to raise donations has today been announced in support of the national efforts to combat ... MoH Bahrain
2020-04-14 Strengthening the public health system Manama: Bahrain has turned a car park into an intensive care unit with 130 beds for patients infecte... Gulf News
2020-04-17 Economic measures The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism has pledged to intensify its field inspections to hel... MoH
2020-04-23 Closure of businesses and public services The authorities have extended the temporary closure of non-essential businesses until at least 7 May... International SOS
2020-04-23 Public services closure  The authorities have extended the temporary closure of non-essential businesses until at least 7 May... International SOS
2020-04-28 Awareness campaigns The Muharraq Governorate Police Directorate has taken 86 steps to promote social distancing for grou... MoH
2020-05-07 Closure of businesses and public services From 7 May 19.00 (local time), shops and industries providing goods and services will be allowed to ... International SOS
2020-05-26 Strengthening the public health system Supreme Council for Health opens a new 814 bed treatment centre in Aali... Government Website
2020-06-07 Isolation and quarantine policies asymptomatic active COVID-19 cases will now have the option to self-isolate at home from Sunday 07 J... MoH
2020-06-19 Closure of businesses and public services Businesses shut down and fined if found violating/not adhrering to Covid-19 restrictions upon reopen... Gulf News
2020-06-24 General recommendations The National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus has highlighted measures taken to mitigate the spre... MoH
2020-07-01 Strengthening the public health system BDF Hospital continues to enact strong precautionary measures to protect the health of patients and ... MoH
2020-07-09 Economic measures exempt healthcare workers on the frontlines combating the coronavirus pandemic who have not been abl... MoH
2020-07-22 Visa restrictions Entry is restricted to Bahraini citizens and residents, GCC citizens who do not require visas, diplo... Government Website
2020-07-22 Testing policy Any citizen, resident, diplomat, e-visa holder, military personnel, airline crew or holder of an off... Government Website
2020-07-22 Isolation and quarantine policies Any citizen, resident, diplomat, e-visa holder, military personnel, airline crew or holder of an off... Government Website
2020-07-27 General recommendations called on everyone to abide by instructions issued by the National Taskforce for Combating the Coron... Government Website
2020-07-29 Strengthening the public health system The Ministry of Health has held more training sessions and workshops that targeted health workers an... Government Website
2020-08-06 Closure of businesses and public services 06 August 2020, gyms and sports halls, outdoor sports fields, and swimming pools, will re-open... MoH
2020-08-14 Limit public gatherings Ashura season: banning of public gatherings, Ashura commemoration should be restricted to remote bro... MoH
2020-08-16 Closure of businesses and public services gyms and sports halls, swimming pools and outdoor sports fields will re-open... Government Website
2020-08-19 Testing policy All incoming travellers are required to pay the cost of two COVID-19 tests, an arrival test, and a t... MoH
2020-08-19 Isolation and quarantine policies 10 day quarantine upon arrival to be lifted, compulsory COVID-19 testing for all incoming passengers... MoH
2020-08-26 Closure of businesses and public services Mosques to reopen gradually in Bahrain... MoH
2020-09-05 Other public health measures enforced The re-opening of public schools has been postponed by two weeks in order to test all administrative... MoH
2020-09-08 Mass population testing The education and health ministries have launched a massive campaign to conduct coronavirus (COVID-1... MoH
2020-09-10 Testing policy More than 3,000 volunteers, including citizens and residents, have participated in phase III clinica... MoH
2020-09-20 Schools closure  the new academic year will start on September 20.... MoH
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