Filter for Gabon Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-07-20 Out 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 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
Post-secondary classes may resume on July 13
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2020-07-11 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Passengers must wear a mask.
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2020-07-11 In 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 In 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 In 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 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
land and sea borders will remain closed to travelers
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2020-07-01 In 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 Out 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 Out Movement restrictions: Border closure 
travel by air, boat, and train within Gabon may resume.
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2020-07-01 Out 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 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Hotels & restaurants with outdoor dining terraces may reopen.
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2020-06-15 Out Social distancing: Schools closure 
Reopening of schools.
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2020-06-15 In 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 In 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 Out 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 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Distribution of 5millions masks to the population.
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2020-04-29 In 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 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Travels are forbidden from 6pm to 6am.
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2020-04-28 In 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 Out 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 Out 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 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Buses and taxis are re-allowed to travel.
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2020-04-26 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Extension of the confinement of Libreville until further notice.
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2020-04-24 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Extension of the national state of emergency for 2 weeks.
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2020-04-21 In 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 In Public health measures: Mass population testing
Several hospitals will massively test the population of Libreville.
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2020-04-15 In 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 In 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 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
National State of Emergency declared by Ali Bongo.
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2020-04-10 In 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 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Additional economic measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises and households.
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2020-04-10 In 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 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Public transports are free of charge until further notice.
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2020-04-03 In 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 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Delivery of basic food packages to low-income households.
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2020-04-03 In 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 In 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 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Quarantine of greater Libreville.
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2020-04-03 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In 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 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
All land, sea and air borders have been closed indefinitely.
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2020-03-13 In Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions
Suspension of tourist visas from EU, China, South Corea and US.
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Bars and clubs are closed. National cultural and sport events are cancelled.
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
International sport events to happen without audience.
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Until 1st of april.
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Gathering of more than 50 people are forbidden.
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2020-03-13 In Public health measures: General recommendations
To use public transport only for indispensable travels.
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2020-03-07 In 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 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
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2020-03-07 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
14 days quarantine for travellers coming from unspecified "risk zones"
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2020-03-07 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Covid-19 related health expenses are reinbursed by the government.
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2020-03-07 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Restriction for international missions.
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