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Burkina Faso - Population: 20,321,378
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-04-27 Schools closure  Progressive reopening of schools from the 11th of May.... Burkina 24
2020-03-27 Domestic travel restrictions Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso, Boromo, Dédougou, Houndé, Banfora, Manga and Zorgho are closed for en... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-21 Border closure  Land borders and international rail are closed for two weeks... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-21 International flights suspension Ouagadougou International Airport and Bobo-Dioulasso Airport are closed to international commercial ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-21 Curfews From 1900 to 0500... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings Public gatherings and demonstrations banned until 30 April... Garda
2020-03-12 Border checks  Enhanced border controls... Garda
2020-03-12 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Thermal cameras used in airports... Garda
2020-03-06 Curfews Lift nationwide curfew... Garda
2020-05-10 Limit public gatherings Religious institutions are allowed to reopen, although certain ceremonies will not be allowed. ... GardaWorld
2020-06-03 Curfews The nationwide curfew imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was lifted... GardaWorld
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions Ban on travel between cities lifted to stimulate the country's economy.... GardaWorld
2020-03-26 State of emergency declared State of sanitary emergency declared. All restrictions which end during the state of emergency will ... Government — Burkina Faso
2020-03-27 Isolation and quarantine policies The city of Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Boromo, Houndé, Dédougou, Banfora, Manga et Zorgho are un... Government — Burkina Faso
2020-03-27 Schools closure  Extension of school closure for 2 more weeks, until 14th of April.... Government — Burkina Faso
2020-04-21 Curfews Extension of curfew time from 9pm to 4am.... Government — Burkina Faso
2020-03-27 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies The city of Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Boromo, Houndé, Dédougou, Banfora, Manga et Zorgho are un... Government — Burkina Faso
2020-03-18 Schools closure  Authorities announced on 15 March the closure of schools and univerities in entire country to last ... LeFaso
2020-03-19 Limit public gatherings Limit public gathering to 50 people, with 40 people allowed to participate in weddings.... Le Faso
2020-04-15 Schools closure  Extension of school closure until further notice.... Le Faso
2020-03-25 Other public health measures enforced The sale of Chloroquine is controlled to avoid self-medication.... Le Faso
2020-03-16 Public services closure  Plenary sittings of the National Assembly are suspended until 1 April 2020.... Le Faso
2020-03-16 Closure of businesses and public services Plenary sittings of the National Assembly are suspended until 1 April 2020.... Le Faso
2020-04-20 Limit public gatherings Reopening of Ouagadougou's market after three weeks of being closed.... Le Faso
2020-04-27 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face mask in public.... Le Faso
2020-04-06 Economic measures Fund of 177 914 978 612 CFA francs allocated to covid-19 related measures.... Le Faso
2020-03-19 Limit public gatherings Limitation of religious gathering and priers... Le Faso
2020-03-21 Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Public gathering, included burial and funerals, are forbidden.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-21 Limit public gatherings Public gathering, including protest, gathering in bars, restaurants, cinema, clubs or theatres and ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-02-13 Awareness campaigns Video and infographics on health and sanitary guidelines... Ministry of Health
2020-08-15 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travelers coming to Burkina Faso will be required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken with... US Embassy
2020-01-08 Border closure  All land borders remain closed. ... US Embassy
2020-08-15 Health screenings in airports and border crossings A temperature check will be performed upon arrival; passengers with a temperature over 38C will be s... US Embassy
2020-08-15 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Masks are required to be worn upon arrival at the airport under all circumstances. ... US Embassy
2020-01-08 International flights suspension Ouagadougou airport will return to normal operations on 1st August 2020. ... US Embassy
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