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Cameroon - Population: 25,876,380
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
Date
Measure
Detail
Source
2020-03-17 Isolation and quarantine policies The authorities have been placing those arriving in Cameroon from abroad since the 17 March under qu... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-06-01 Schools closure  Schools, universities, and training centers, which have been closed since March 17, will be permitte... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-13 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face masks in public spaces and a systematic sanctioning of those people found t... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-18 Visa restrictions All entry visas have been suspended.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-18 International flights suspension All international flights.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-12 General recommendations If you arrived in Cameroon from countries at risk of coronavirus before 17 March, the Cameroon autho... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-17 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies The authorities have been placing those arriving in Cameroon from abroad since the 17 March under qu... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-18 Border closure  Closure of all land, sea and air borders.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-05-01 Domestic travel restrictions Public transportation ban is lifted, and transportation is now running as normal... GardaWorld
2020-04-30 Closure of businesses and public services Bars, restaurants and leisure facilities will be allowed to extend their closing time after 18:00 (l... GardaWorld
2020-04-02 General recommendations Washing hands with clean running water and soap or use an alcohol-based solution; Covering your nos... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-20 Economic measures Municipalities must pay for the living expenses of citizens hospitalized due to covid-19.... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-20 Other public health measures enforced Municipalities must identify potential quarantine centers and funeral spaces in case of large amount... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-02 Mass population testing Mass testing in the city of Douala between 2nd and 7th of April. Community Health Workers will visit... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-09 Awareness campaigns Intensification of awareness campaign in different languages.... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-09 Strengthening the public health system Face masks, covid-19 tests, medicines and hand sanitizers will be produced locally under the directi... Government — Cameroon
2020-03-30 Economic measures Solidarity fund financed by the government and private companies.... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-09 Testing policy Test centers to be set up in every region.... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-20 Awareness campaigns Community leaders and municipalities are asked to contribute to awareness raising efforts at the loc... Government — Cameroon
2020-03-23 Strengthening the public health system Call for volunteers for nurses and doctors.... Government — Cameroon
2020-03-25 Limit public gatherings Visits to public services and administrative offices are restricted.... Government — Cameroon
2020-03-25 Testing policy All public staff will be regularly subjected to temperature checks.... Government — Cameroon
2020-04-04 Strengthening the public health system Acquisition of medical equipment.... Government — Cameroon
2020-03-18 Curfews Curfew on bars and restaurant from 6pm.... Health Ministry — Cameroon
2020-03-18 Limit public gatherings Gathering of more than 50 people are forbidden.... Health Ministry — Cameroon
2020-03-18 Public services closure  All public missions outside the country are cancelled.... Health Ministry — Cameroon
2020-03-18 Closure of businesses and public services All public missions outside the country are cancelled.... Health Ministry — Cameroon
2020-03-18 Schools closure  All private and public education facility... Health Ministry — Cameroon
2020-03-18 Domestic travel restrictions Reduction of public transports to the 'strict minimum'... Health Ministry — Cameroon
2020-04-15 Changes in prison-related policies Commutation and remission of some prison sentences.... Journal du Cameroon
2020-05-05 Strengthening the public health system Provision to healthcare personnel of 50,000 coveralls, 320,000 surgical masks, 220 backpack sprayers... Le Monde
2020-03-07 Awareness campaigns ... Ministry of Health
2020-03-07 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... Ministry of Health
2020-03-07 Emergency administrative structures activated or established ... Ministry of health
2020-06-14 Surveillance and monitoring Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health has developed a preparedness plan for COVID-19, including act... US Embassy
2020-03-07 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Everyone with symptoms in isolation centers at Yaoundé Central Hospital, Laquintinie Hospital in Do... US Embassy
2020-03-07 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All visas applicants wishing to attend the 2020 African Nations Championship soccer tournament from ... US Embassy
2020-03-07 Isolation and quarantine policies Everyone with symptoms in isolation centers at Yaoundé Central Hospital, Laquintinie Hospital in Do... US Embassy
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