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Malawi - Population: 18,628,747
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-01-05 Economic measures Emergency Cash Transfer Program to serve small scale businesses in and around our major markets in B... Malawi Government
2020-03-02 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies If history of travel in the previous 14 days in China and other risk countries and with symptoms, ho... International SOS
2020-03-02 Health screenings in airports and border crossings With questionnaires on symptoms and travel history.... International SOS
2020-03-02 Isolation and quarantine policies If history of travel in the previous 14 days in China and other risk countries and with symptoms, ho... International SOS
2020-03-16 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Travelers from the following countries will be required to undergo a 14 days Self-Quarantine due to ... Ethiopian Airlines
2020-03-16 Isolation and quarantine policies Travelers from the following countries will be required to undergo a 14 days Self-Quarantine due to ... Ethiopian Airlines
2020-03-20 Health screenings in airports and border crossings We are screening for Coronavirus on all travellers arriving in Malawi through our borders and intern... Ministry of Health
2020-03-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Returning residents and nationals from Coronavirus affected countries will be subjected to self or i... Ministry of Health
2020-03-20 State of emergency declared President announces state of disaster over covid-19.... Journal du Cameroon
2020-03-20 General recommendations Government is advising the general public to avoid non-essential travel to the affected countries.... Ministry of Health
2020-03-20 Limit public gatherings Government has suspended hosting of international meetings and banned public servants from attending... Ministry of Health
2020-03-20 Visa restrictions Government has banned travel of foreign nationals from countries highly affected by coronavirus dise... Ministry of Health
2020-03-20 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Returning residents and nationals from Coronavirus affected countries will be subjected to self or i... Ministry of Health
2020-03-23 General recommendations public is asked to adhere to one guardian per patient rule in hospitals.... Ministry of Health
2020-03-23 Schools closure  Government has directed that all schools, colleges (including technical colleges), both public and p... The Times
2020-04-01 International flights suspension International flights are suspended until further notice. Exemption will be made for flights carryin... International SOS
2020-04-04 Changes in prison-related policies list of prisoners and juveniles who committed petty offences and those who have served a significant... Malawi Government
2020-04-04 Economic measures reduce fuel prices with immediate effect.... Malawi Government
2020-04-04 General recommendations All places, buildings and structures with public access shall ensure that there is adequate ventilat... Malawi Government
2020-04-04 Limit public gatherings In order to decongest work places, all offices shall work in shifts with the exception of those work... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 Closure of businesses and public services All bottle stores, pubs, bars and clubs are closed, including in all hospitality facilities.... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 General recommendations The Ministry is appealing to all sex workers to move out of the streets to avoid contracting Covid19... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 Economic measures The Ministry has decided to pay transfers for 4 months from March to Jun 2020 to all beneficiaries o... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 Other public health measures enforced All childcare institutions (orphanages), in collaboration with District Social Welfare Officers shou... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Local Authorities shall designate make-shift markets and also regulate the conduct of business in pu... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 Limit public gatherings All cultural events and activities are suspended; all sporting activities are suspended; all religio... Malawi Government
2020-04-09 Public services closure  All bottle stores, pubs, bars and clubs are closed, including in all hospitality facilities.... Malawi Government
2020-04-17 Partial lockdown Plans for a lockdown in Malawi due to begin the 18/04/2020 have been halted at the last minute, afte... BBC
2020-04-19 Partial lockdown Malawi declares a 21 day lockdown 19th april to midnight 9th May: With the exception of law enforcem... Malawi Government
2020-04-20 Economic measures Government has increased risk allowances for health workers from K1000.00 to K60,000.00.... Malwai Government
2020-04-21 Strengthening the public health system all government vehicles that are not in use during this period should be parked and relevant keys be... Malwai Government
2020-04-21 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Memorandum of Understanding signed between Malawi government and Airtel Malawi on an online learning... Malawi Government
2020-04-24 Changes in prison-related policies The Government has with immediate effect promoted all prison wardens to the rank of Sergeant, all se... Malawi Government
2020-05-08 Economic measures Government through the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has reduced fuel prices from Friday... Malawi Government
2020-05-13 Requirement to wear protective gear in public All vendors at all markets in the city are required to wear a face mask at the market and all those ... Malawi Government
2020-05-15 Economic measures Malawi Government has paid K128 million to students studying in diaspora to cushion them from the ef... Malawi Government
2020-06-15 Surveillance and monitoring Because of illegal increases of bus fare prices, from Monday 15th June 2020, there will be enhanced ... Malawi Government
2020-07-13 Schools closure  All schools, Colleges and Universities be re-opened on 13th July, 2020 with specific details and con... Malawi Government
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