2020-08-08
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared the country’s state of health emergency in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended by 15 days until August 23 |
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2020-07-26
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All international and regional flights to Madagascar remain suspended until further notice |
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2020-07-26
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared the state of emergency has been extended by 15 days until August 9. |
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2020-07-26
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services opening hours for essential shops have been extended by an hour to 06:00 to 13:00. |
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2020-07-26
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown the enhanced lockdown in the country’s Analamanga region, which includes the capital Antananarivo, has also been extended by two weeks |
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2020-07-26
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Local lockdowns in the Toamasina I and II, Moramanga and Fénérive-Est districts due to COVID-19 clusters have also been eased as of July 26 |
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2020-07-26
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services the extension of restricted working hours |
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2020-07-26
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings easing of limits on public transport |
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2020-07-26
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Movement restrictions: Curfews a 22:00 to 04:00 curfew remain in place in the districts. |
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2020-07-26
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people remain in place in the districts. |
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2020-07-20
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The government has opened a 400-bed treatment center for people with mild symptoms and is importing about 1,000 oxygen machines. |
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2020-07-20
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Public health measures: Testing policy Those who don’t get tested and die at home will not be included in official statistics, the spokeswoman of the country’s Covid-19 Command Center, Hanta Marie Danielle Vololontiana, said last week. |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension all international and domestic flights have been suspended until further notice. |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Cruise ships are currently not permitted to berth in Madagascar’s ports. |
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2020-07-15
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Lockdown: Full lockdown Full lockdown measures continue in the Analamanga region until July 20. Under these restrictions, only one person per household may leave their homes between 06:00 and 12:00 (local time). Overland travel outside of the region is also suspended during this period. |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew is in place in Tamatave and the island of Sainte-Marie from 22:00 to 04:00 |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew is in place in Tulear from 21:00 to 04:00. |
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2020-07-15
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services business and transportation hours have been reduced. |
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2020-07-15
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared extension of the Health State of Emergency until at least July 25 |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions all international and domestic flights have been suspended until further notice. |
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2020-07-10
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Non-essential travel is prohibited and no less than 500 military personnel have been deployed to enforce the new measures. |
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2020-07-10
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Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Non-essential travel is prohibited and no less than 500 military personnel have been deployed to enforce the new measures. |
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2020-07-06
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Lockdown: Full lockdown full lockdown measures that had previously been imposed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will be reintroduced in the Analamanga region, including Antananarivo, from Monday, July 6. These measures will remain in place until July 20. |
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2020-07-06
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings only one person per household may leave their homes between 06:00 and 12:00 (local time) |
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2020-07-06
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Overland travel outside of the region will also be suspended from Monday. |
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2020-06-29
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown easing of measures in the districts of Toamasina I and II, Fénérive-Est, and Moramanga |
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2020-06-29
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings There remain limits to passenger capacity, including up to three allowed in taxis |
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2020-06-29
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted across the country, though social distancing measures should be adhered to |
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2020-06-29
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services businesses in Toamasina I and II, Fénérive-Est, and Moramanga districts may now operate until 17:00 daily. |
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2020-06-29
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services public transportation will now run until 19:00. |
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2020-06-29
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Public health measures: Mass population testing Additional screening measures and checkpoints have been erected by the authorities, and additional testing centers will reportedly be open daily from Wednesday, July 1, for residents experiencing COVID-19 symptoms |
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2020-06-29
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public face masks remain mandatory for all individuals outdoors. |
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2020-06-27
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Restrictions remain in place in the five most affected areas of the country: the province of Analamanga, and the districts of Toamasina I and II, Fénérive-Est, and Moramanga. |
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2020-06-27
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Malagasy authorities extended the national health state of emergency, initially declared on March 21, for a further 15 days until Sunday, July 12 |
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2020-06-27
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Movement restrictions: Curfews An overnight curfew will continue in the aforementioned locations, in effect between 22:00 and 04:00 (local time). |
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2020-06-19
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Madagascar is in the process of equipping its health facilities in order to produce most medicines it currently imports, president Rajoelina announced on Thursday. |
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2020-06-14
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Restrictions are to remain in place in the five most affected areas: the province of Analamanga, and the districts of Toamasina I and II, Fénérive-Est, and Moramanga. The 22:00 to 04:00 curfew will remain in effect in the five worst affected areas. |
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2020-06-14
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Movement restrictions: Curfews In Analamanga, regular activities are now permitted until 17:00 (local time) and public transport will be operational until 19:00 |
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2020-06-14
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services In Analamanga, regular activities are now permitted until 17:00 (local time) and public transport will be operational until 19:01 |
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2020-06-14
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Movement restrictions: Curfews activities are permitted until 15:00 |
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2020-06-14
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Social distancing: Schools closure schools will remain closed |
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2020-06-14
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Movement restrictions: Curfews the majority of past restrictions have been lifted, including the curfew |
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2020-06-14
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings all gatherings of more than 50 people remain banned |
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2020-06-14
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services cultural and sporting events are suspended |
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2020-06-14
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Regional and national transportation will run a limited service. |
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2020-06-14
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Regional and national transportation will run a limited service. |
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2020-06-09
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures OCHA Madagascar Emergency Appeal for COVID-19 (May - July 2020) |
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2020-05-30
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A nationwide curfew between 21:00 to 04:00 (local time) remains in place. |
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2020-05-30
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Government of Madagascar extended the State of Health Emergency for another 14 days. |
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2020-05-30
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Flights in and out of the country remain suspended |
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2020-05-30
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions both entry and exit into the Atsinanana region prohibited |
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2020-05-30
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Entry/exit restrictions also remain in place for Analamanga, Haute Matsiatra, and Alaotra Mangoro |
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2020-05-30
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services In Antananarivo, some measures have been eased, including allowing shops to remain open until 15:00 instead of 13:00 |
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2020-05-26
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Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring The more than 100 soldiers sent to Toamasina are charged with keeping the peace and enforcing requirements for wearing masks and social distancing. |
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2020-05-25
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Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Madagascar to deploy soldiers, doctors to eastern city amid COVID-19 fears |
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2020-05-22
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Public health measures: General recommendations schoolchildren advised to drink Covid-Organics as a daily measure to prevent COVID-19 |
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2020-05-18
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The state of emergency, originally due to expire on May 17, will be extended through Sunday, May 31, due to a rise in infections |
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2020-05-18
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Under the SoE, air traffic is suspended until further notice |
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2020-05-18
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Under the SoE, face mask use in public places is mandatory |
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2020-05-18
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions travel is allowed between 06:00 and 13:00 (local time) except within the cities of Tananarive and Tamatave |
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2020-05-18
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Professional activities are allowed from 04:00 to 13:00 (local time) nationwide. |
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2020-05-03
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency for 15 days. |
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2020-04-28
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Madagascar Citizens Found Not Wearing Masks Forced to Clean Streets |
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2020-04-23
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Social distancing: Schools closure Reopening of some classes which pass national exams this year. |
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2020-04-23
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches and Gyms reopens. |
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2020-04-20
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced On 20 April, Rajoelina launched CVO, a "preventive and curative" artemisia-based remedy against COVID-19, just as health measures began to be eased. Ranoromaro has said that "CVO still plays an important role" in the government’s current strategy. |
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2020-04-18
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency for 15 days. |
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2020-04-18
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Reopening of public transport between 6am and 1pm, except from the cities of Tananarive, Tamatave and Fianarantsoa. |
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2020-04-18
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Re-opening of some shops and restaurants from 6am to 1pm. Home delivery allowed until 9pm. |
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2020-04-18
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Permission to use urban public transport with limited passenger numbers (3 in a taxi, 18 in a taxi-bus). In a bus, passengers must be seated. |
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2020-04-10
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Everyone must wear a face mask (or scarf that covers one’s mouth and nose) while in the capital. |
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2020-04-05
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions No taxi brousses will be allowed (except the ones mentioned previously), only vehicles transporting goods may circulate between those regions, no taxis, no other public transportation (taxibes). |
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2020-04-05
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public People must wear face masks in public. |
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2020-04-05
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Stay-at-home order is extended. |
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2020-04-05
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Curfews from 8pm to 5am is extended. |
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2020-04-05
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gathering of more than 50 people are forbidden. |
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2020-04-05
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Public health measures: Testing policy Door-to-door testing will be conducted for suspected cases. |
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2020-04-05
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency for 15 days. |
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2020-04-05
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Social distancing: Schools closure Extension of school closure until 19 april. |
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2020-03-28
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Lockdown: Partial lockdown Strict confinement measures are in place, only those with valid authorization are allowed to move around outside. Only one person per family is allowed to go to the store at a time. |
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2020-03-26
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Price control for basic commodities. |
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2020-03-25
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Internal flights are suspended until further notice. |
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2020-03-24
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Madagascar’s central bank injects 420 billion ariary to support the economy. |
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2020-03-23
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Operations Center, "CO-COVID19", has been set up as the hub from which the government will coordinate its fight against COVID-19. The centre is stocked with medication found to be effective in China and other countries, emergency medical kits, personal protective equipment for medical staff, and hospital medical equipment. |
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2020-03-23
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closure of administrative offices for 2 weeks, but can be extended. All public services are closed except for health workers, the judiciary, public security, municipal sanitation and roadworks, JIRAMA, telecommunications and the media. |
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2020-03-23
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All public transportation, urban, suburban and national, is suspended. |
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2020-03-23
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Only one person per household may do the shopping. |
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2020-03-23
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Complete ban on public gatherings throughout the country. |
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2020-03-23
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew is in place from 20:00 to 05:00. |
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2020-03-21
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Social distancing: Schools closure Closure of all schools and universities. Set to last two weeks, but extendable. |
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2020-03-21
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches, event spaces, bars and restaurants are closed for 2 weeks. Measure extendable. |
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2020-03-21
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All international and regional flights suspended for a period of 30 days |
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2020-03-21
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared National "Health State of Emergency" |
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2020-03-21
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All travellers entering the country must self quarantine in Tananarive. If they do not have a place to stay there, they will have to quarantine in a dedicated public building. |
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2020-03-21
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Sanitary checks have been established at exit points from Antananarivo and other major cities. |
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2020-03-20
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Everyone from Europe, La Réunion, Mayotte, China, South Korea and Iran cannot enter the country. |
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2020-03-19
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Flights to Europe for 30 days (La Réunion and Mayotte included) |
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2020-03-19
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Every person coming from Europe before 19.03 is quarantined. |
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2020-03-15
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Movement restrictions: Border closure Cruise ships not be permitted to berth in Madagascar’s ports for 30 days. |
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2020-03-10
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Fligts from China, Italy, South Korea, or Iran |
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2020-03-10
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies International passengers with symptoms |
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