Filter for Democratic Republic of the Congo Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

Date | Description Link
2020-06-29 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Reopening of stores, banks, public establishments, private industry, restaurants, cafes, and more with limitations in place
Link
2020-06-29 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Certain public places remain closed: Central Market, discotechques, bars, schools, churches, stadiums, and all trade and catering.
Link
2020-06-07 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Extension of the state of emergency for 15 days.
Link
2020-05-22 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Matadi will be under partial lockdown from the 22nd to the 25th of May.
Link
2020-05-20 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
The city of Goma will be under confinement for 14 days, effective May 20.
Link
2020-05-20 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
A curfew will be enforced within the city of Goma between 8 pm and 5 am. Movements within the city between 5 am and 8 pm appear to be permitted.
Link
2020-05-20 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Travel in and out of Goma at city limits will be restricted for 14 days. Movements within the city between 5 am and 8 pm appear to be permitted.
Link
2020-05-11 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Mandatory use of face mask in Matadi (Congo Central Province).
Link
2020-05-08 Out Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Partial reopening of the border with Zambia.
Link
2020-05-04 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Mandatory use of face mask in Lubumbashi (Haut-Katanga Province).
Link
2020-04-29 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
The mineral-rich province of Haut-Katanga begins a 24-hour lockdown to help authorities contact trace.
Link
2020-04-23 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Extension of the state of emergency until the 8th of May, included.
Link
2020-04-22 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Cities of Lubumbashi, Goma, Beni, Butembo et Bukavu are under quarantine.
Link
2020-04-22 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Curfew in Lualaba and Lubumbashi from 10pm to 5am.
Link
2020-04-21 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Wearing facemasks is mandatory in South Kivu.
Link
2020-04-21 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Self-isolation for people at risk (over 60 or with existing health issues) is mandatory in South Kivu.
Link
2020-04-21 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Internal travel between the towns of Goma, Beni and Butembo in eastern DRC has been suspended with the exception of cargo
Link
2020-04-20 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Confinment of the Gombe neighborhood of Kinshasa will be slowy phased out, with local checkpoints remaining in place.
Link
2020-04-20 In Movement restrictions: Checkpoints within the country
Neighborhoods around Gombe will be subject to increased health screening.
Link
2020-04-20 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Requirement to wear face masks in public spaces. The police will issue fines of 5000 Congolese Franc ($3) if masks are not worn.
Link
2020-04-18 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Extension of religious gathering suspension until further notice.
Link
2020-04-18 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
School closure extended until further notice.
Link
2020-04-06 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
The Gombe neighborhood of Kinshasa, as well as the city of Goma, are under a 14-day confinement until April 20.
Link
2020-04-04 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Extension of international flight suspensions until further notice.
Link
2020-03-28 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
All residents of Kinshasa, apart from essential workers such as medical staff, would have to stay at home for four days minimum. Update 03/04/2020, the measure has been postponed but is expected to be implemented for 14 days.
Link
2020-03-27 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Partial lockdown of Kinshasa is delayed to a later date.
Link
2020-03-25 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
National state of emergency
Link
2020-03-25 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
All borders are closed except trade transportation.
Link
2020-03-25 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Domestic travels between Kinshasa and the rest of the country are forbidden. Does not apply to trade.
Link
2020-03-25 In Movement restrictions: Checkpoints within the country
Checkpoints are set up all around Kinshasa to ensure domestic travel ban is respected.
Link
2020-03-25 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Public gathering are not allowed in the streets.
Link
2020-03-24 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
A Response Cell against the Covid-19 is created, endowed with administrative and technical autonomy, operating under the authority of the President of the Republic.
Link
2020-03-20 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
All international passenger flights until at least April 3. Only cargo flights and boats will be permitted entry.
Link
2020-03-20 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
All travelers entering the DRC who have a fever will be tested, and any persons positive for COVID-19 will be hospitalized at DRC government expense. Both categories will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine. All persons traveling domestically from Kinshasa to other provinces will be subject to preventative screening.
Link
2020-03-19 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Religious gathering are forbidden until 17th of April.
Link
2020-03-19 In Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations
Funerals must happen directly at the morgue, and with a limited number of people.
Link
2020-03-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The state will pay for all covid-19 related health expenses.
Link
2020-03-19 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Sport activities in stadium and other sport halls are suspended.
Link
2020-03-19 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Until April 17
Link
2020-03-18 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Gathering of more than 20 people are banned.
Link
2020-03-18 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Bars, cafe and restaurants are closed until further notice.
Link
2020-03-10 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
14day quarantine for high risk countries including mainland China, South Korea, Iran, Italy. Also for travelers with COVID-19 symptoms.
Link
2020-03-10 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
Health screenings at airports for COVID-19 symptoms, travelers with symptoms have to quarantine for 14 days
Link