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2020-07-22		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Sierra Leone will open its international airport (Lungi International )on 22nd of July. A new travel advisory issued by the government contains safety and public health guidelines which passengers are required to fully comply with. The guidelines include mandatory laboratory testing for all inbound passengers upon arrival at the airport where a laboratory facility has been set up to facilitate the process. Meanwhile, proof of a negative COVID-19 result issued by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation within 72 hours prior to departure is a requirement for all outbound passengers.
2020-07-13		Movement restrictions: Curfews curfew hours will be eased to 2300hrs to 0500hrs (or 11PM to 5AM).
2020-07-13		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services effective Monday, 13th of July 2020, all mosques, churches, and other places of worship shall be open for congregation and worship.
2020-06-24		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Inter-District travel ban will be lifted starting on Wednesday, 24 June 2020. The NaCOVERC Interim Coordinator and his team will develop and announce enforceable infection prevention control protocols (especially the mandatory and proper wearing of face masks and other healthcare protocols). Only travellers who comply shall be allowed to travel on all vehicular transportation. This will be strictly enforced by the security forces. Data will be closely assessed and further measures announced if necessary.
2020-06-23		Movement restrictions: Curfews Effective immediately, the curfew is adjusted to the period 11pm to 6am.
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public The wearing of face masks in public has been made compulsory in Sierra Leone effective today (June 1). The move is part of COVID-19 containment measures ordered by government.
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Civil high court which was due to resume proceedings on May 11th is hereby postponed from opening until june 1st
2020-05-03		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Sierra Leone announces 3 day nationwide lockdown from Sunday may 3rd to tuesday 5th may
2020-05-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures provided direct cash transfers to vulnerable citizens ahead of the latest three days lockdown which starts on Sunday 3rd to Tuesday 5th May 2020. The one-off exercise takes place on Saturday 2nd May 2020. The beneficiaries will each receive the sum of 250,000 cash. The targeted groups include: Persons living with disabilities, amputees, orphans in orphanages, and children with autism cared for in institutions.
2020-04-28		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services There is a cessation of all court activities in the magistrate courts nationwide for a period of one month.
2020-04-25		Movement restrictions: Curfews The nationwide curfew of 9pm-6am due to end on the on 25th of april is extended until further notice. The electronic e-system will apply.
2020-04-25		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The prohibition of interdistrict travel, due to end 25th April will be extended until further notice.
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The govenrment has decided to provide frontline healthcare workers with required incentives for the treatment and medical care of persons with COVID-19 thus: Cash risk allowance in lieu of their PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax deductions for a period of three months commenting la April, 2020
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government will provide a COVID-19 weekly allowance, including compensation for daily food, board and lodging, to frontline healthcare workers in treatment centres (Acute), Isolation centres (Mild), Laboratory and quarantine centres/homes.
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Governmnet will provide life insurance policy encompassing payment to the next-of-kin of any frontline healthcare worker that loses his/her life in providing treatment to persons infected with COVID-19;
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Free tuition and other forms of educational support for a maximum of three (3) children up to 1" degree level, for any healthcare worker who loses his/her life in the discharge of their duties;
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Sierra Leone makes it mandatory to wear a facemask in public
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced All transport operators, drivers and riders must wear a face mask.
2020-04-17		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Ferries will hereby only be used for transport of essential goods, not passengers allowed. Boats with more than 4 people on them will not be allowed to dock. Timber is not considered an essential good.
2020-04-15		Public health measures: General recommendations The public is encouraged to wear face masks in public
2020-04-12		Public health measures: General recommendations Citizens are strongly recommended to wear face masks in public and are advised to stay at home unless absolutely necessary.
2020-04-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Retail trade is limited to the sale of food, water, medicine, fuel and other essential items. Hygeine protocold and social distancing will be applied. .
2020-04-12		Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfew instated from 9pm to 6am in the country.
2020-04-12		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All non-essential inter-district travel is strictly prohibited (Western Rural and Western Urban will be considered one district). Interdistrict vehivular travel is limited to essential services and essential commercial activities. A pass system is to be introduced.
2020-04-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Sierra Leone announces 72 hour lockdown 5th, 6th, 7th of april are dyas where everyone is to stay at home.
2020-03-28		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Sierre Leone announced the closure of its borders for a 30 day period with the exception of cargo vehicles which will be limited to two apprentices & a driver but they will be subjected to a 14-day surveillance by both countries on entry and exit.
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Sierra Leone’s president has declared a 12-month public health emergency to tackle the coronavirus pandemic
2020-03-22		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Freetown International Airport will close on March 22 until further notice to all commercial flights.
2020-03-21		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies If you have traveled to or transited through, within the last 14 days before arriving in Sierra Leone, any country with 50 or more confirmed cases of coronavirus, you will be required to enter facility quarantine for up to 14 days.
2020-03-21		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies If you have traveled to or transited through, within the last 14 days before arriving in Sierra Leone, any country with less than 50 confirmed cases of coronavirus, you will be required to home quarantine for up to 14 days.
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings bans all public gatherings of more than 100 people.
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military is directed to immediately deploy to the international airport and land crossing points in order to enhance security and support compliance with all public health directives advisories.
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Sierre Leone has activated the Emergency Operations Centre to Level 2 to coordinate initial preparedness and response and also a toll-free number 117 and a dedicated call centre.
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension prohibits all overseas travel for all government officials.
2020-03-16		Public health measures: General recommendations Discouraged individuals from countries with 200 or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 from traveling to Sierra Leone during this critical period.
2020-03-16		Public health measures: General recommendations Sierre Leone urges the general public to "refrain, as far as possible, from overseas travel until further notice"
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Mandatory quarantine measures applying to British nationals arriving in Sierra Leone from Monday 16 March 2020 from the UK and other countries with more than 50 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19). If travel history to China the quarantine is in one of the designated hospitals.
2020-02-19		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings