Filter for Burkina Faso Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-06-03 Out Movement restrictions: Curfews
The nationwide curfew imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was lifted on Wednesday, June 3. The curfew between 21:00 and 04:00 (local time) had been in place since March 21.
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2020-05-10 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Religious institutions are allowed to reopen, although certain ceremonies will not be allowed.
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2020-05-04 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Ban on travel between cities lifted to stimulate the country’s economy.
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2020-04-27 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Requirement to wear face mask in public.
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2020-04-27 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Mandatory wearing of face masks in public.
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2020-04-27 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Progressive reopening of schools from the 11th of May.
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2020-04-21 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Extension of curfew time from 9pm to 4am.
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2020-04-20 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Reopening of Ouagadougou’s market after three weeks of being closed.
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2020-04-15 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Extension of school closure until further notice.
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2020-04-06 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Fund of 177 914 978 612 CFA francs allocated to covid-19 related measures.
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2020-03-27 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Extension of school closure for 2 more weeks, until 14th of April.
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2020-03-27 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso, Boromo, Dédougou, Houndé, Banfora, Manga and Zorgho are closed for entry and exit.
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2020-03-27 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
The city of Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Boromo, Houndé, Dédougou, Banfora, Manga et Zorgho are under quarantine for 2 weeks. Entry to these cities is forbidden, excepted for trade. Any other locality with positive Covid-19 cases will immediately be put in quarantine.
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2020-03-26 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
State of sanitary emergency declared. All restrictions which end during the state of emergency will automatically be renewed for 2 weeks.
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2020-03-25 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
The sale of Chloroquine is controlled to avoid self-medication.
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2020-03-21 In Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations
Public gathering, included burial and funerals, are forbidden.
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
From 1900 to 0500
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Ouagadougou International Airport and Bobo-Dioulasso Airport are closed to international commercial flights for two weeks.
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Land borders and international rail are closed for two weeks
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2020-03-21 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Public gathering, including protest, gathering in bars, restaurants, cinema, clubs or theatres and religious gathering are forbidden.
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2020-03-19 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Limitation of religious gathering and priers
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2020-03-19 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Limit public gathering to 50 people, with 40 people allowed to participate in weddings.
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2020-03-18 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Authorities announced on 15 March the closure of schools and univerities in entire country to last from 16 March until 1 April
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Plenary sittings of the National Assembly are suspended until 1 April 2020.
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2020-03-12 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Public gatherings and demonstrations banned until 30 April
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2020-03-12 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
Thermal cameras used in airports
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2020-03-12 In Movement restrictions: Border checks 
Enhanced border controls
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2020-02-13 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Video and infographics on health and sanitary guidelines
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