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Cote d'Ivoire - Population: 25,070,000
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
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Measure
Detail
Source
2020-01-02 Health screenings in airports and border crossings All arriving passengers at Abijan airport are checked for fever and asked to wash their hands.... France24
2020-02-08 State of emergency declared Cote d’Ivoire’s State of Emergency is now extended through August 31, 2020... US Embassy
2020-02-08 Border closure  The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s land and maritime borders is now extended through August 31, 2020... US Embassy
2020-03-12 Isolation and quarantine policies quarantine of 14 days for travelers from risk countries (China, South Korea, Iran, Italy)... French Embassy
2020-03-12 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies quarantine of 14 days for travelers from risk countries (China, South Korea, Iran, Italy)... French Embassy
2020-03-16 Schools closure  Schools (including pre-schools and universities) are closed for 30 days.... US Embassy
2020-03-18 Limit public gatherings Dance clubs, cinemas and theatre closed for at least 15 days.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-19 Visa restrictions Suspension of all flights to and from countries with more than 100 cases of coronavirus.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-22 International flights suspension No international flights to and from Côte d’Ivoire until further notice.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-22 Border closure  Land, air and sea borders closed.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-23 Limit public gatherings All restaurants are closed. ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-24 Curfews National curfew between 2100 and 0500.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-26 Domestic travel restrictions Travels between Abidjan and the other main cities is forbidden excepted for peoplt travelling with a... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-30 Checkpoints within the country Authorities ban all entry into Greater Abidjan to isolate the economic capital. Includes the Distri... Center for Strategic & International Study
2020-03-31 Strengthening the public health system Fund of 28 billion CFA francs will be allocated to buying medicine and protective gears (masks, ther... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-01 Economic measures The government will pay water and electricity bills of 1 million low-income households in april and ... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-03 General recommendations Recommendation not to drink alcohol and not to smoke.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-04 Public services closure  Changes in staff schedule to ensure that public services can provide a minimum service while adoptin... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-04 Closure of businesses and public services Changes in staff schedule to ensure that public services can provide a minimum service while adoptin... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-09 Partial lockdown Obligatory quarantine for vulnerable population (elderly and people with chronic illnesses).... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-09 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face masks in the Greater Abidjan. ... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-12 General recommendations The government recommend generalizing home-office in the public administration and private sector.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-15 State of emergency declared Extension: state of emergency extended until 30th of April.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-17 Schools closure  School closure extended until the 17th of May.... US Embassy
2020-04-19 Economic measures 400 million CFA francs to support sport athletes.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-20 Strengthening the public health system 20 million masks available to be delivered for free to the population.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-22 Strengthening the public health system Construction of 45 testing centers across the country.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-23 Economic measures Economic support of 75.000 CFA franc per semester to 177 198 low income households.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-24 Economic measures Economic support to protect young citizens from unemployment and poverty.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-04-29 State of emergency declared Extension: State of emergency extended until the 15th of May.... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-05 Economic measures Distribution of 22 millions free face masks to targetted population.... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-06 Economic measures 20,9 billion CFA francs mobilized for covid-19 response. ... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-08 State of emergency declared State of sanitary emergency extended until the end of the year.... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-08 Schools closure  Schools to reopen, excepted in Greater Abidjan. ... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-08 Closure of businesses and public services Authorities reopen all bars and restaurants except in Abidjan.... CSIS
2020-05-08 Limit public gatherings Reopening of restaurants, maquis, bars, nightclubs, cinemas and entertainment venues.... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-08 Curfews Curfew decreased to 11pm-4am until the 15th of May.... Government — Côte D'Ivoire
2020-05-13 Strengthening the public health system Capacity development of institutions and the health service. ... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-05-14 Checkpoints within the country Travel from the Greater Abidjan area (including Dabou, Azagule, Bingerville, Grand-Bassam, Bonoua an... US Embassy
2020-05-14 Domestic travel restrictions Isolation of Greater Abidjan maintained until May 31.... Journal du Cameroun
2020-05-15 Closure of businesses and public services Bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theatres will remain closed until 30 June.... Foreign ministry — UK
2020-05-15 Curfews Curfew lifted nationwide.... US Embassy
2020-05-15 State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 31st of May.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-05-16 Curfews Curfew in Abidjan to be lifted.... CSIS
2020-05-25 Schools closure  Primary, secondary and higher educational institutions in Abidjan and its suburbs will reopen.... Journal du Cameroun
2020-05-27 Isolation and quarantine policies Individuals returning to Cote d’Ivoire from abroad would be placed under surveillance at the l’I... US Embassy
2020-05-27 Economic measures Economic support of 10 billion CFA Francs for the informal sector.... Govenment — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-06-01 Border closure  Extension of border closure until 30th of June. Cargo shipments are not affected.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-06-01 Domestic travel restrictions Ban on all movement of people to and from Abidjan has been extended until the end of June. For the p... Foreign ministry — UK
2020-06-01 State of emergency declared Extension of the ongoing state of emergency through Sunday, June 14, included.... GuardaWorld
2020-06-05 Strengthening the public health system Ministry of health and scientific research provided with IT and computer equipment.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-06-11 Limit public gatherings Public gathering limited from 200 to 50 people in Greater Abidjan.... Government — Côte d'Ivoire
2020-06-15 State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 30th of June, included.... US Embassy
2020-06-25 Border closure  Cote d’Ivoire’s land border closure were extended by the National Security Council of Cote d’I... US Embassy
2020-06-25 State of emergency declared Cote d’Ivoire’s State of Emergency were extended by the National Security Council of Cote d’Iv... US Embassy
2020-06-25 Closure of businesses and public services Bars, clubs and other entertainment venues are also to remain closed in Abidjan ... US Embassy
2020-06-25 Limit public gatherings gatherings remain limited to 50 or fewer individuals.... US Embassy
2020-06-26 Domestic travel restrictions Domestic air services resumed on June 26.... US Embassy
2020-07-01 International flights suspension some international flights will be permitted to resume after July 1... US Embassy
2020-07-14 State of emergency declared The?Cote?d’Ivoire’s?State of Emergency is extended?through July 30, 2020... US Embassy
2020-07-14 Border closure  The closure of?Cote?d’Ivoire’s?land and maritime borders are extended?through July 30, 2020... US Embassy
2020-07-15 Closure of businesses and public services Bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues are also to remain closed in Abidjan... US Embassy
2020-07-15 Requirement to wear protective gear in public requirement to wear a mask or face covering in vehicles and public spaces... US Embassy
2020-07-15 Domestic travel restrictions the isolation of the greater Abidjan region and the requirement to obtain a laissez-passez for inter... US Embassy
2020-07-22 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival airlines servicing Cote d’Ivoire may require proof of negative COVID-19 test results on certain tr... US Embassy
2020-07-31 Closure of businesses and public services bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues in Abidjan may now open, but must respec... US Embassy
2020-08-18 Schools closure  Primary and secondary schools, as well as universities, are permitted to be open.... US Embassy
2020-09-07 Closure of businesses and public services Bars, clubs and other entertainment venues are also to remain closed in Abidjan ... US Embassy
2020-09-07 Domestic travel restrictions The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s isolation of the Greater Abidjan region remains in place through ... US Embassy
2020-09-07 State of emergency declared The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s State of Emergency remains in place through July 15, 2020... US Embassy
2020-09-07 Limit public gatherings gatherings remain limited to 50 or fewer individuals... US Embassy
2020-09-07 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival new system of mandatory passenger declaration for air passengers. All travelers departing from, arr... US Embassy
2020-09-07 Border closure  The closure of Cote d’Ivoire’s land border remains in place through July 15, 2020... US Embassy
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