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Mozambique - Population: 30,366,036
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
1970-01-01 Visa restrictions No visas for Chinese nationals.... International SOS
2020-03-13 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Travellers from COVID countrues for 14 days at home. Checked by authorities... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
2020-03-13 Isolation and quarantine policies Travellers from COVID countrues for 14 days at home. Checked by authorities... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
2020-03-23 Limit public gatherings Public or private gatherings of more than 50 people inc church services are banned, except those of ... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-23 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The President also announced the creation of a technical and scientific committee, headed by Health ... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-23 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Mozambique will subject all travellers , Mozambicans or foreigners, entering the country to a mandat... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-23 Schools closure  All private and public schools from kindergarten to university to be closed from Monday 23 March for... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-23 Isolation and quarantine policies Mozambique will subject all travellers , Mozambicans or foreigners, entering the country to a mandat... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-23 Economic measures The Maputo executive has asked its external partners for US$700 million to help address the negative... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-23 Visa restrictions The Govt of Mozambique will suspend visa issuance and revoke previously granted visas from March 23... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-24 Health screenings in airports and border crossings In coordination with the Provincial Health Directorate of Sofala, all crew members of ships docking ... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-24 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for all arrivals, regardless of citi... US Embassy in Mozambique
2020-03-24 Isolation and quarantine policies The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for all arrivals, regardless of citi... US Embassy in Mozambique
2020-03-25 Economic measures Food producers in the province of Maputo have guaranteed that more than 500,000 tons of staple foods... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-27 Limit public gatherings Gatherings of more than 50 people prohibited... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-30 Strengthening the public health system External consultations in any health facility cancelled; priority care established... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-30 Changes in prison-related policies Visits to Mozambican prisons suspended... Club of Mozambique
2020-03-31 Economic measures National Inspection of Economic Activities (INAE) would be strengthening monitoring for possible pri... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Strengthening the public health system Govt redirecting the industrial sector towards the production of consumables necessary for the preve... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Procedural acts and judicial procedures subject to judicial vacations regime... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Strengthening the public health system Two Covid-19 isolation centres set up in Inhambane province... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Limit public gatherings a ban on all types of public or private events “except for unavoidable state issues”... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 State of emergency declared The President of the Republic declared a State of Emergency for 30 days from the 1st of April.... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 General recommendations Inspectors seize fake disinfectants... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Economic measures Govt introducing job rotation (or other forms of organisation). ... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Border closure  Border closures with only cases of ” State interest, the transport of goods by duly accredited op... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies from 1 April SoE: A 14-day quarantine period is imposed on anyone who has been in contact with peopl... Intl SOS
2020-04-01 Curfews from 1 April SoE: Formal and informal markets must operate from 6 am to 5 pm only;... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-01 Isolation and quarantine policies from 1 April SoE: A 14-day quarantine period is imposed on anyone who has been in contact with peopl... Intl SOS
2020-04-01 Visa restrictions from 1 April SoE: visas are suspended. entry into the country will be limited to persons on state bu... Intl SOS
2020-04-01 Schools closure  from 1 April SoE: The suspension of all public and private schools classes, from pre-school to unive... Intl SOS
2020-04-01 Domestic travel restrictions limiting the internal movement of people in any part of the national territory... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-06 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Cargo carriers to / from Mozambique cannot leave the cabin, otherwise they must comply with quaranti... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-06 Isolation and quarantine policies Cargo carriers to / from Mozambique cannot leave the cabin, otherwise they must comply with quaranti... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-07 Schools closure  Education ministry gives classes over radio... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Amendments to funeral and burial regulations In all cemeteries, a maximum of 20 people may attend a funeral, and when the deceased died from Covi... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Domestic travel restrictions decree suspends the ban on taxi services by motorcycles and bicycles, after several protests from op... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Economic measures Industries producing essential products: Government authorises increased workforce... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Visa restrictions automatic extension of all DIRE and temporary visas until June 30, 2020, even if expired; automatic ... US Embassy Mozambique
2020-04-08 Requirement to wear protective gear in public On Wednesday, the government announced that the wearing of masks on transport and in crowds of peopl... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Limit public gatherings Good Friday is day off, group religious worship banned – government... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Changes in prison-related policies The Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, on Monday approved a bill submitted by Pres... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-08 Limit public gatherings The Maputo Municipal Council has banned the use of pick-up trucks (my-loves) and similar open vehicl... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-09 Awareness campaigns ‘Stay at Home’ Media Recognition Awards announced... CNBC Africa
2020-04-13 Other public health measures enforced Chimoio municipality last week launched a spraying campaign at the main entrances to the city, cover... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-13 Strengthening the public health system Donors will support fight against Covid-19 in kind, not cash... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-13 Economic measures Government to use balance of 2019 capital gains tax income to finance deficit... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-14 Economic measures IMF executive board approves immediate debt relief for 25 countries, Mozambique included... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-15 Economic measures Government approves new customs and tax regulations to mitigate impact of Covid-19... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-16 Economic measures Covid-19: Mozambique freezes negotiations on minimum wage... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-17 Strengthening the public health system Vale humanitarian aid MOU signed with govt. Vale’s assistance is valued at approximately US$2,000,... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-20 Strengthening the public health system INAE removes three low alcohol disinfectants from market... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-20 Closure of businesses and public services MINEC suspended the provision of consular services and assistance to foreign non-governmental organi... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-20 Public services closure  MINEC suspended the provision of consular services and assistance to foreign non-governmental organi... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-21 Emergency administrative structures activated or established ARECOM issues state of emergency guidelines for communications and internet services in Mozambique, ... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-22 Other public health measures enforced Maputo Central Hospital sets up disinfection spraying tunnels... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-23 Other public health measures enforced Zimpeto wholesale market in Maputo gets a disinfection tunnel... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-26 Other public health measures enforced Heath to decontaminate Total facilities in Afungi, where there are 47 patients and almost 1,000 susp... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-26 Mass population testing The director general of INS revealed that almost 1,000 Total workers and subcontractors on the Afun... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-27 Economic measures IMF approves $309 million for Mozambique virus response... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-28 Strengthening the public health system UNFPA has set up six special tents in health units in the district of Pemba, northern Mozambique, to... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-28 Schools closure  The Mozambican Ministry of Education has said it will not annul the 2020 academic year, despite the ... Club of Mozambique
2020-04-29 State of emergency declared President extends state of emergency for another 30 days to May 30. Since the beginning of April, sc... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-05 Economic measures 90 days for companies to claim forgiveness of fines and reduction of interest on INSS debts arrears... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-05 Emergency administrative structures activated or established State of emergency extension decree provides for “cordon sanitaires” in Mozambique... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-05 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Use of masks becomes mandatory in all public places... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-07 Psychological assistance and medical social work Mozambique’s ‘Alô Vida’ telephone line answers questions about the disease. “Alô Vida” r... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-07 Strengthening the public health system Mozambican self-diagnosis app debuts with 22,000 visits... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-11 Economic measures Council of Ministers Decree 23/2020, which approves tax and customs facilities to relieve the effect... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-12 International flights suspension International passenger flights to and from Maputo suspended until May 31... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-12 Economic measures Government reinstates VAT exemption on sugar, cooking oil and soap to curb prices... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-12 Border closure  All borders are closed, except for the Ressano-Garcia post with South Africa in Komatipoort but for ... GardaWorld
2020-05-12 Visa restrictions Residence permits (DIRE) and temporary visas will be granted automatic suspensions until Tuesday, Ju... GardaWorld
2020-05-12 Domestic travel restrictions National Carrier LAM Mozambique Airlines continues to operate domestic flights and cargo flights are... GardaWorld
2020-05-15 Mass population testing Minister of Health announces massive testing at Mutua resettlement centre... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-18 Schools closure  MINEDH will not cancel school year, recommends “dialogue” on tuition fees between parents and pr... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-21 Economic measures Portuguese support for companies in Mozambique – contracts signed today... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-22 Economic measures 10% reduction in the price of electricity as of June, in the context of mitigating the impact of the... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-25 Economic measures exempt sugar, vegetable oil and soap from Value Added Tax (VAT).... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-27 Limit public gatherings BCI extends validity of bank cards... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-27 Economic measures The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has announced a $20 million (€18.2 mill... Club of Mozambique
2020-05-29 State of emergency declared extension to the ongoing state of emergency until Monday, June 29, amid the coronavirus disease (COV... GardaWorld
2020-05-29 Closure of businesses and public services Entertainment establishments, including museums, theaters, libraries, bars, and gyms, are shut as a ... GardaWorld
2020-05-29 Limit public gatherings Cultural, recreational, and sports activities in public spaces remain prohibited... GardaWorld
2020-05-29 Curfews Markets will operate from 06:00 to 1700 (local time), subject to the approval of health authorities... GardaWorld
2020-05-29 General recommendations Authorities have urged residents to stay home, except for essential reasons... GardaWorld
2020-05-29 Schools closure  Schools remain closed... GardaWorld
2020-06-12 Isolation and quarantine policies South Africans stranded in Mozambique can return home during 3-day window... Club of Mozambique
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