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Benin - Population: 11,801,151
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-03-03 Isolation and quarantine policies All nationals of countries with cases should self quarantine... US Embassy
2020-03-03 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All nationals of countries with cases should self quarantine... US Embassy
2020-03-03 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... US Embassy
2020-03-17 Visa restrictions Restricting the issuance of visas for those wishing to enter Benin.... US Embassy
2020-03-17 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Travelers must provide information on their travel history and health status by filling out a Travel... US Embassy
2020-03-19 Economic measures Price control on protection masks... Consulate — Benin
2020-03-19 Visa restrictions Valid from 19th of March and for 2 weeks.... Consulate — Benin
2020-03-19 Limit public gatherings Cancelation of all large events. ... Consulate — Benin
2020-03-19 Border closure  Valid from 19th of March and for 2 weeks. Travellers may enter or transit if they have exceptionnal ... Consulate — Benin
2020-03-19 Isolation and quarantine policies Any traveller entering the country by plane will be quarantined for 2 weeks.... Consulate — Benin
2020-03-19 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Any traveller entering the country by plane will be quarantined for 2 weeks.... Consulate — Benin
2020-03-23 Schools closure  School holidays extended from 30ths of march to 13th of april.... Government — Benin
2020-03-23 Partial lockdown Towns of Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Sèmè-Podji, Porto-Novo, Akpro-Missérété and Ad... Government — Benin
2020-03-23 Limit public gatherings Bars and nightclubs are closed, gatherings of more than 10 people are banned.... US Embassy
2020-03-23 Domestic travel restrictions Public transportation is suspended and taxis and motorcycle taxis must abide by strict passenger lim... US Embassy
2020-03-30 Military deployment Quarantine areas will be guarded by defence and security forces to ensure that quarantine regulation... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-02 Visa restrictions Visa restriction extended. Entry and exit at border crossings is limited to “extreme necessity” ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-04 Limit public gatherings Extension: religious centres will remain closed until the 19th of April. ... Government — Benin
2020-04-05 General recommendations Recommendation to wear face mask in public. ... Government — Benin
2020-04-07 Border closure  Land border with Togo is closed.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-08 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face masks at all times in public.... Government — Benin
2020-04-09 Economic measures Price cap on masks.... Government — Benin
2020-04-13 Partial lockdown Extension: Lockdown of Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Tori-Bossito, Kpomassè, Toffo, Zè, ... Government — Benin
2020-04-13 Domestic travel restrictions Extension: Isolation of Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Tori-Bossito, Kpomassè, Toffo, Zè,... Government — Benin
2020-04-14 Limit public gatherings Childcare centers are closed until the 10th of May.... Government — Benin
2020-04-20 Testing policy 16.000 tests/day.... Government — Benin
2020-04-20 Other public health measures enforced Chloroquine made available to pharmacies at a subsidized price.... Government — Benin
2020-04-23 Testing policy Installation of covid-19 testing sites in all provinces.... Government — Benin
2020-04-23 Strengthening the public health system Reception of 12 million surgery masks and 1 million FFP2 masks.... Government — Benin
2020-04-24 Domestic travel restrictions Extension: Forbidden entrance and exit of Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Tori-Bossito, Kpom... Government — Benin
2020-04-28 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wearing mask is required anywhere in the national territory. ... Government — Benin
2020-05-06 Economic measures Launch of national manufacturing of face masks.... Government — Benin
2020-05-11 Amendments to funeral and burial regulations burial ceremonies of no more than 50 people must respect the distance must have minimum of one meter... Ministere de L'Europe et des Affaires Etrangeres
2020-05-11 Testing policy Systematic testing of teachers, administrative and service personnel.... Government — Benin
2020-05-11 Schools closure  Schools to reopen throughout the national territory.... APA News
2020-05-11 Domestic travel restrictions Sanitary cord around Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Allada, Ouidah, Tori-Bossito, Kpomassè, Toffo, Zè, S�... Government — Benin
2020-05-11 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Must wear masks everywhere... Ministere de L'Europe et des Affaires Etrangeres
2020-05-11 Closure of businesses and public services bars, discotheques, churches, mosques and other places of worship, beaches and other places of celeb... Ministere de L'Europe et des Affaires Etrangeres
2020-05-11 Limit public gatherings continued ban on gatherings of more than 50 people... Ministere de L'Europe et des Affaires Etrangeres
2020-05-11 Other public health measures enforced minimum safety distance of one meter between people... Ministere de L'Europe et des Affaires Etrangeres
2020-05-12 Health screenings in airports and border crossings mandatory COVID-19 testing of all airline passengers arriving in Benin. Tests will be done at passe... US Embassy in Benin
2020-05-12 Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers will be required to self-isolate for at least 48 hours until all results have been confir... US Embassy in Benin
2020-05-13 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Mass health screening and testing at the airport Cardinal Bernadin GANTIN of Cotonou.... Government — Benin
2020-05-16 Economic measures End of operation to call on all actors to produce masks. Extra production no longer needed.... Gouvernement de la Republique du Benin
2020-05-16 Testing policy Mass testing campaign... Gouvernement de la Republique du Benin
2020-05-16 Strengthening the public health system New labs and health centers... Gouvernement de la Republique du Benin
2020-05-19 Surveillance and monitoring Serological surveillance... Gouvernement de la Republique du Benin
2020-06-01 Economic measures 2.575.142.307 de FCFA en dons financiers et des milliers de matériels et équipements médicaux son... Gouvernement de la Republique du Benin
2020-06-03 Requirement to wear protective gear in public gestes barrières Covid-19 dans les mosquées... Gouvernement de la Republique du Benin
2020-06-04 Closure of businesses and public services places of worship may now be open.... US Embassy in Benin
2020-06-04 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks or cloth coverings continue to be required in public, and social distancing guidelines re... US Embassy in Benin
2020-06-04 Domestic travel restrictions Public transportation has resumed... US Embassy in Benin
2020-06-12 Health screenings in airports and border crossings mandatory COVID-19 testing of all airline passengers arriving in Benin. Passengers may be subject to... US Embassy in Benin
2020-06-12 Isolation and quarantine policies Those who test positive for COVID-19 may be subject to government-mandated isolation measures, inclu... US Embassy in Benin
2020-08-10 Schools closure  Elementary schools to reopen.... Government — Benin
2020-08-18 Health screenings in airports and border crossings mandatory COVID-19 testing of all airline passengers arriving in AND departing from Benin... US Embassy
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