2020-07-20
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Social distancing: Schools closure Classes for students who plan to take the baccalaureate exam in August will resume on July 20 |
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2020-07-13
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Social distancing: Schools closure Post-secondary classes may resume on July 13 |
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2020-07-11
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Passengers must wear a mask. |
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2020-07-11
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings New testing requirements for arriving passengers. Entering passengers may also be required to submit to health screening measures, including an RT-PCR test, upon arrival. |
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2020-07-11
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers entering the country are required to self-isolate in their place of residence for 14 days from the date of their arrival. Self-isolation may take place in a city other than Libreville if Libreville is not where the passenger resides or will be staying. |
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2020-07-01
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Masks are still required in public and social distancing and hygiene requirements will continue. |
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2020-07-01
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Movement restrictions: Border closure land and sea borders will remain closed to travelers |
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2020-07-01
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew will remain in effect, but with reduced hours (20:00 to 05:00). |
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2020-07-01
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Commercial air travel may resume. Two international flights per airline per week will be permitted. |
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2020-07-01
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Movement restrictions: Border closure travel by air, boat, and train within Gabon may resume. |
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2020-07-01
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Regular working hours will resume in the public and private sectors. |
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2020-07-01
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels & restaurants with outdoor dining terraces may reopen. |
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2020-06-15
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Social distancing: Schools closure Reopening of schools. |
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2020-06-15
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All travellers entering Gabon must quarantine for 15 days in a government facility. |
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2020-05-18
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system In order to alleviate pressure on hospitals, 20 mobile treatment centres have been set up. |
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2020-05-11
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared State of Emergency will be lifted from midnight on 11 May. |
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2020-05-07
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Distribution of 5millions masks to the population. |
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2020-04-29
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension: working time in the public service limited to 7:30am and 2pm. |
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2020-04-28
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Travels are forbidden from 6pm to 6am. |
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2020-04-28
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Traffic ban between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout the whole of the national territory |
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2020-04-28
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Small businesses such as hair salons, garages, tire repair ships, and artisan workshops may begin to reopen subject to social distancing measures such as reductions in the numbers of staff and clients, the presence of disinfectants, and the wearing of masks. Other commercial enterprises such as hardware stores, building and construction entities, and retailers of office supplies, furniture, and appliances, will gradually reopen with social distancing measures in place. |
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2020-04-28
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown The government eases lockdown restrictions inthe capital, Libreville. Travel within greater Libreville is now permitted between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm |
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2020-04-27
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Buses and taxis are re-allowed to travel. |
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2020-04-26
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Extension of the confinement of Libreville until further notice. |
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2020-04-24
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the national state of emergency for 2 weeks. |
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2020-04-21
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Essential services must work 3 days per week (Monday to Wednesday, 7:30 to 14:30). |
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2020-04-17
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Public health measures: Mass population testing Several hospitals will massively test the population of Libreville. |
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2020-04-15
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Requirement to wear face mask in public spaces. |
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2020-04-12
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown 15-day period of confinement for Libreville, Owendo, Akanda, Ntoum, and Pointe Dénis. During the period of confinement, residents may leave their homes only to perform necessary tasks such as securing food, water, or medicine or if their job involves performing a service that the government has deemed essential. Individuals should remain in their own communes when they leave their homes to procure essential goods. |
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2020-04-10
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared National State of Emergency declared by Ali Bongo. |
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2020-04-10
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Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies 680 prisoners to be freed in order to slow the spread of Covid-19 in jails. |
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2020-04-10
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Additional economic measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises and households. |
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2020-04-10
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Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military forces have been granted authority to enter private properties to enforce the restrictions against group gatherings. |
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2020-04-06
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Public transports are free of charge until further notice. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Unemployment benefit of between 50% and 70% of previous income. Low income (between 80.000CFA and 150.000CFA) will be maintained. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Delivery of basic food packages to low-income households. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Several financial measures aimed at protecting companies from the financial impact of the crisis |
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2020-04-03
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Public health measures: Testing policy Creation of 60 testing center throughout the country. Tests will be free for the population. |
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2020-04-03
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine of greater Libreville. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Targetted at low-income households, financial support of 4 billion CFA franc per month for electricty bills and 2 billion CFA francs for water bills. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The rent of people without revenue will be frozen during the state of emergency. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Small house renter will benefit from a financial support of 2.5 billion CFA francs. |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Large review of the public spending regime, with the aim of increasing transparency and ensuring better use of taxpayers’ money. |
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2020-03-22
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Country-wide curfew between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. |
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2020-03-17
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Restricting international flights to and from Gabon to one international flight per airline per week. |
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2020-03-14
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Movement restrictions: Border closure All land, sea and air borders have been closed indefinitely. |
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2020-03-13
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Suspension of tourist visas from EU, China, South Corea and US. |
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2020-03-13
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Bars and clubs are closed. National cultural and sport events are cancelled. |
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2020-03-13
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings International sport events to happen without audience. |
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2020-03-13
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Social distancing: Schools closure Until 1st of april. |
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2020-03-13
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gathering of more than 50 people are forbidden. |
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2020-03-13
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Public health measures: General recommendations To use public transport only for indispensable travels. |
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2020-03-07
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Additional health checks at all land, air and sea borders. |
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2020-03-07
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Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
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2020-03-07
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days quarantine for travellers coming from unspecified "risk zones" |
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2020-03-07
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Covid-19 related health expenses are reinbursed by the government. |
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2020-03-07
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restriction for international missions. |
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