2020-07-17
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension commercial international flights into Niger’s international airports will resume on August 1 |
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2020-07-17
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travelers arriving at international airports will be required to have their temperature taken and should present a negative COVID-19 test dated within the previous 72 hours. A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab will be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self quarantine at a precise address. |
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2020-07-17
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Travelers arriving at international airports will be required to have their temperature taken and should present a negative COVID-19 test dated within the previous 72 hours. A rapid COVID-19 test and a nasal swab will be taken from passengers upon arrival and passengers will be encouraged to self quarantine at a precise address. |
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2020-07-12
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared National state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 27. The measure was extended for another three months starting July 12. |
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2020-06-22
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency in Tillabéri and Gotheye departments. |
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2020-06-15
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The ongoing state of emergency will be extended for an additional three months in the region of Diffa and in several departments of the Tillaberi and Tahoua regions. |
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2020-06-01
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Social distancing: Schools closure Schools to reopen on the 1st of June. |
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2020-05-25
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Niger’s public administration workforce will resume normal work hours on May 25. |
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2020-05-23
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension: All international passenger flights into and out of Niger have been suspended and the airports remain closed until further notice. |
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2020-05-22
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The ban on gatherings of at least 50 people, including workshops, seminars, and social ceremonies was lifted on May 22. |
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2020-05-13
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Reopening of places of worship throughout the country on the condition that worshippers respect social distancing measures and wear face masks. |
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2020-05-13
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Movement restrictions: Curfews National curfew that was in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. has been lifted. |
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2020-05-12
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew in Niamey lifted. |
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2020-05-06
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension of international flight suspension until 23rd of May. |
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2020-05-06
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Prohibition on travel in and out of Niamey extended until 23 May. |
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2020-05-04
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Selected businesses and offices can open from 9am to 6pm; |
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2020-04-26
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Extension: Travel in and out of Niamey have been prohibited until 23 May and roads are closed. |
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2020-04-26
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension: Extension: Suspension of all international passenger flights into and out of Niger extended until the 23rd of May. |
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2020-04-22
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew hours in the capital Niamey will be eased to 21:00 to 05:00 (local time). Previously, the curfew was in effect from 19:00 to 06:00. |
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2020-04-14
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension: Suspension of all international passenger flights into and out of Niger extended until 25 April. |
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2020-04-10
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public It is mandatory to wear a face mask or other objects that cover the mouth and nose in Niamey in public places, markets, and urban transport. |
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2020-04-04
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension: Niger’s Civil Aviation Authority announced a two-week extension (until April 17) of the international airports’ closure to commercial traffic. |
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2020-03-29
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies The city of Niamey is subject to a health confinement for a period of two weeks |
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2020-03-28
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew is in effect from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the city of Niamey. |
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2020-03-27
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared National health state of emergency declared until 11th of July. |
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2020-03-27
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Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies 1540 prisoners to be freed in order to reduce the population in jails. |
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2020-03-27
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Electricity and water bills will be payed by the state for the most vulnerable part of the population. |
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2020-03-27
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures VTA suspended for all covid-19 related importation. |
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2020-03-27
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Several measures aimed at reducing the economic impact of the pandemic. |
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2020-03-27
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Free treatment of patients confirmed positive for COVID 19 in hospital and healthcare. |
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2020-03-27
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Increase capacity of hospital, hiring of 1500 health workers. |
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2020-03-20
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Social distancing: Schools closure All schools are closed for two weeks (renewable). |
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2020-03-20
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Land borders are closed for 2 weeks (renewable). Does not apply to trade. |
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2020-03-20
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension International flights from Niamey and Zinder are cancelled for 2 week (renewable). Does not apply to trade, humanitarian flights, military flights and national flights. |
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2020-03-18
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Allocation of 1M CFA francs to deal with the crisis. |
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2020-03-18
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Closure of all bars, clubs, theatre and cinemas. |
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2020-03-17
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All gatherings of at least 50 people, including baptisms, ceremonies, workshops and seminars, are cancelled for two weeks. This is renewable. |
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2020-03-15
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Visitors and Nigerien nationals arriving from countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic must self-isolate for 14 day |
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2020-03-15
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Public health measures: General recommendations Government recommendations on self-isolation and individual and collective hygiene |
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2020-03-13
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings At the main airports. |
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