Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-31		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared government has extended the country’s state of calamity until August 15.
2020-07-31		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival International arrivals are required to present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours prior to travel to the country
2020-07-31		Public health measures: Testing policy International arrivals are required to present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours prior to travel to the country, and those without evidence may be subject to a test
2020-07-31		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies International arrivals are required to present a negative COVID-19 test from within 72 hours prior to travel to the country, and those without evidence may be subject to a test and may also be required to undertake a quarantine period.
2020-07-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Goods and services businesses’ will be open from 7.30am to 3.00pm between 16 and 30 June, except for bakeries, gas stations and pharmacies, which will be open from 06.00am to 6.00pm, and companies working in shifts.
2020-07-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All international commercial flights may resume
2020-07-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All international commercial flights may resume
2020-07-16		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions government will resume flights and transportation by boat between the islands of Príncipe and São Tomé.
2020-07-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Markets may operate from Monday to Saturday between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm.
2020-07-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Gyms and similar enterprises may reopen.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services From 1 July, the civil service will operate during regular opening hours, with all staff present.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings From 1 July, meetings and lectures are allowed, with up to 50 people and a restriction of 50% of the capacity, when held indoors, the use of face mask and the observance of the rules of social distancing being mandatory.
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public From 1 July, meetings and lectures are allowed, with up to 50 people and a restriction of 50% of the capacity, when held indoors, the use of face mask and the observance of the rules of social distancing being mandatory.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hotels, guest houses, and casinos may reopen subject to regulations put in place by the Ministry of Tourism.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Private businesses (except for bars and clubs) and government offices may resume normal staffing and operations.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Museums, theaters, cultural exhibitions, and libraries may reopen.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Meetings and lectures may resume at 50% capacity for the space where the event occurs.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches and other religious entities may open at one half of their usual capacity, respecting general health rules.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Visits to hospitalized patients (excluding COVID-19 patients), residents of nursing homes, and prisoners may resume.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Schools closure  Some higher education facilities will reopen with limits of 20 students per class.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Air travel will partially resume, allowing flights from member states of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Air travel will partially resume, allowing flights from member states of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Testing policy Passengers who are symptomatic upon arrival (e.g., have a temperature above 38 degrees) will be subject to a rapid test for COVID-19.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Members of the public are encouraged to remain home when possible and to avoid large gatherings.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Mandatory confinement for those who are ill.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Individuals must wear a mask in all closed public places and on all roads unless the driver is the sole occupant of the vehicle.
2020-06-30		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Members of public must maintain a physical distance of at least 1.5 meters and must wash hands with soap and water or disinfect them at the entrance of all public and private institutions.
2020-06-30		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival The São Toméan government has indicated that passengers arriving in São Tomé must provide proof that they tested negative for COVID-19 with a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken three days prior to departure.
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Taxis, buses and other public transportation are limited to 2/3 of their usual passenger capacity.
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Funerals and wakes for those who passed away from non-Covid-19 causes are limited to 20 persons. Funerals and wakes for those who passed away from COVID-19 have more stringent restrictions.
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Music festivals and fundões are prohibited.
2020-06-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Bars and clubs remain closed.
2020-06-26		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services São Tomé and Príncipe re-open Churches after 3 months lockdown
2020-06-26		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved $683,000 in grants to São Tomé & Príncipe
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The civil service will operate on a single schedule, from 7:30am to 1:00pm, between 16 and 30 June, with their staff on rotation.
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Curfews nationwide curfew between 18:30 and 05:00 (local time) was lifted
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Curfews Phase 1 – June 16-30: The mandatory curfew is no longer in effect.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Restaurants and cafes may operate from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm with half the usual capacity and a maximum of 4 people per table from the same group or family respecting general health rules.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Government offices will operate from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm with reduced staffing.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches and other religious entities may open at one third of their usual capacity, respecting general health rules.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Bakeries, gas stations and pharmacies may operate from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Markets may operate Monday through Saturday from 5:00 am until 3:00 pm.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants and cafes may offer takeout services from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
2020-06-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Most other commercial enterprises such as banks and communication companies may operate between 7:30 am to 3:00 pm.
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Repatriation flights for Sao Tomean nationals and foreign residents of Sao Tome may resume.
2020-06-12		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established On June 12, the government of São Tomé and Príncipe announced a three-phase plan for reopening.
2020-06-12		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established On June 12, the government of São Tomé and Príncipe announced a three-phase plan for reopening.
2020-06-02		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Authorities extend nationwide state of emergency until June 15
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Curfews A night time curfew remains in place nationwide between 18:30 and 05:00 (local time)
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public gatherings of more than four people are prohibited
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All restaurants and bars remain closed, except for takeaway services
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks remain mandatory to wear in all public areas.
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Entry to all foreigners remains banned until at least June 15
2020-06-02		Movement restrictions: Border closure  charter flights and cruise ships are also prohibited.
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Nationals of São Tomé and Príncipe and foreign residents will be subject to quarantine upon arrival in the country.
2020-05-05		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Authorities extend state of emergency until May 16. The move marks the third consecutive extension to the state of emergency issued by São Toméan President Evaristo Carvalho.
2020-05-05		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Entry to all foreign travelers remains prohibited as of May 5
2020-05-05		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Authorities extend state of emergency until May 16 to curb spread of COVID-19 /update 2
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Sao Tome and Principe Extends State of Emergency Measures Through May 1
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Government approved the subsidy for the mass production of fabric masks, by national companies and cooperatives. These masks must be previously certified by the Ministry of Health.; Creation of medical teams exclusively for infected patients, who, in turn, must also be isolated from their homes, starting to live in spaces created for this purpose.
2020-04-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures IMF Executive Board Approves a US$12 Million Disbursement to São Tomé and Príncipe to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-04-21		Movement restrictions: Curfews Mandatory daily confinement of the entire population, after 7 pm, in the entire national territory, except for specific cases that will be regulated, depending on the nature of some services, under penalty of the offenders incurring a crime of disobedience;Reinforcement of military and police patrols as a way of implementing measures that aim to guarantee social distance and avoid agglomerations.
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations Funerals and funerals will not be able to be held with more than 20 people.
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Testing policy No citizen should move from São Tomé to the Autonomous Region of Príncipe and vice versa, without previous tests to Covid-19.
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Obligation to use protection masks by all citizens who circulate on public roads and all service providers to the public.
2020-04-08		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Suspension of all maritime and air links between the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, except health emergency situations duly authorized by the Prime Minister and Head of Government;
2020-04-08		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Implementation of a single schedule for commercial stores and supermarkets, which changes from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.The Municipal and District markets are only open until 4pm and the sale of sidewalks is strictly prohibited.; Closure of all restaurants, bars, cafes, pastry shops and mobile homes, except for those with home delivery services.
2020-04-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Limitation of occupancy of passenger seats, in taxis and private vehicles, up to half of the vehicles’ legal capacity; Prohibition of meetings, gatherings and meetings with more than 10 people.; Obligation to respect the sanitary distance of 2 meters, use of masks by employees and provision of washbasins or alcohol for the disinfestation of customers and users, in all institutions, public or private, that provide services to the public.
2020-04-08		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Implementation of a single schedule in the Civil Service, which changes from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm and, in a rotation system, reduction of employees of non-essential public services, paying special attention to employees with minor children.
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Immediate activation of the isolation center complementary to the Central Hospital; 2 - Reinforcement of the sctok of medicines, consumables and reagents to combat COVID - 19 and other diseases that still affect our country.; 3 - Acceleration of contacts with WHO for the urgent dispatch of the promised screening laboratory to COVID-19 and the field hospital.; eeding up the process of purchasing fans and other materials necessary to combat COVID-19;
2020-04-08		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Suspension of all visits to patients admitted to hospitals, health centers, nursing homes and penitentiary.
2020-04-07		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Nationals of São Tomé and Príncipe and foreign residents will be subject to quarantine upon arrival.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Emergency Response project backedby 2.5 million USD from World Bank
2020-03-11		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions São Tomé health ministry restricts entry of travelers from several countries as of March 11 due to ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19); confirm entry requirements