Filter for Yemen Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-07-14 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
July 14 (Xinhua) -- The Houthi-controlled health authorities eased restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in northern Yemen
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2020-07-14 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
July 14 (Xinhua) -- The Houthi-controlled health authorities eased restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in northern Yemen
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2020-06-02 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Yemen’s Houthi rebel group announced a comprehensive mobilization Tuesday to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in regions under its control.
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2020-05-24 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Authorities in Marib province indefinitely close entry points
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2020-05-24 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Authorities in Marib province impose curfew between the hours of 18:00 and 05:00 (local time) from Sunday, May 24, until further notice
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2020-05-11 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
May 11, authorities in Aden banned movement to and from the city, with the exception of the transport of goods.
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2020-05-11 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
The Yemeni government on Monday declared the temporary capital, Aden, a "disaster zone" due to spread of novel coronavirus and other epidemics
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2020-05-06 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
24-hour closure for all mosques
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2020-05-06 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Houthi leadership in Sana’a announced a 24-hour closure for all mosques and select neighborhoods in areas of the capital under their control due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A total of ten districts are affected by the lockdown and residents were called upon to remain indoors as field teams conduct a sterilization campaign. The Houthi minister of health stated that all cases of acute pneumonia, influenza, or coughing are being treated.
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2020-05-02 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Three hospitals in Yemen were closed by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to prevent damage from the novel coronavirus and protect healthcare personnel. The region did not take adequate precautions against the outbreak and hospitals had to stop activities because of inefficient equipment.
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2020-04-29 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
three-day, 24-hour curfew in Aden on Wednesday, April 29
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2020-04-24 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
Saudi-led coalition announces extension of ceasefire in Yemen by one month from April 24 due to COVID-19 concerns and calls for a permanent truce. Originally announced on Thursday, April 9, the ceasefire was intended to allow the Houthis to join UN-backed peace talks with Yemen’s internationally-recognized government, and to allow the country to address the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Houthis did not accept the ceasefire when it was originally announced, which resulted in continued clashes between coalition and rebel forces, and accusations of ceasefire violations.
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2020-04-10 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
after first confirmed case: Hadramout (Yemen’s largest province and is under government control) imposes a curfew starting Friday morning until Saturday
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2020-04-10 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Hadramout hutting down public markets
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2020-04-10 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Hadramout banning all kinds of gatherings
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2020-04-10 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
workers at the port would be quarantined and the area would be placed under a two-week curfew
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2020-04-10 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
The neighboring Shabwa and al-Mahra provinces closed their borders with Hadramout.
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2020-04-08 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Yemeni authorities decided to close the Al-Wadia border crossing, the country’s only remaining border crossing with Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, April 8, due to concerns over coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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2020-04-02 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Local authorities in Hadhramaut province announced an indefinite curfew on Thursday, April 2. The curfew is in place from 16:00 to 04:00 (local time) in all major cities in Hadhramaut.
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2020-03-26 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
The Security Belt Forces (which usually answers to the Southern Transitional Council and not necessarily the Internationally Recognized Government/IRG) have imposed a curfew in Aden from 22:00-06:00. until further notice
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2020-03-26 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
The decision of Ministry of Interior to prevent citizens from moving between the governorates under their control and from/to governorates that are controlled by the internationally recognized government. until further notice
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2020-03-25 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
The decision of the Ministry of information to suspend the governmental and non-governmental newspapers.
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2020-03-23 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
The decision of Forces affiliated with Security Belt for closure of Qat markets in some areas in the South . The decision includes closing hotels, malls, and wedding halls, recreational places. for 2 weeks.
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2020-03-23 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
The decision of The Supreme National Emergency Committee to suspend schools and other educational facilities. until 30/5/2020
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2020-03-22 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
employees. reducing the number of employees with 80% and preventing gathering of more than eight people in the public sector, and with regard to the private sector, the working hours are limited to the necessary operations, taking all precautionary measures. closing female hairdressing salons. 2 weeks then further reviewed.
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2020-03-22 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
The decision includes also requesting citizens to reduce movement between governorates, directorates and cities except for emergencies. 2 weeks then further reviewed.
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2020-03-22 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
The decision of the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance to ban Friday prayer in mosques and Holy Quran Classes and gathering. until further notice
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2020-03-20 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
The decision of Ministry of Planning and International cooperation to banning the implementation of all events, training courses and activities for organizations.
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2020-03-20 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
disabilities. The decision of Ministry of Social affairs and Labor to suspend the official events and activities of the ministry offices, Social Welfare Funds, People with disabilities Rehabilitation Fund. for 2 weeks.
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2020-03-18 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
The decision of Supreme Judicial Council to suspend the work in the judicial system.
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2020-03-18 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
for two weeks *including UN flights
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2020-03-17 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
The cabinet decision to postponement the implementation of all official and popular events, conferences, seminars, workshops and the reduction of gatherings, as well as the closing of events halls, public parks and traditional steam baths. 
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
The decision of Sport and Youth Ministry to suspend sport activities, youth gatherings for 2 weeks
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
The de facto Ministry of Education’s decision to suspend schools and other educational facilities. until further notice
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2020-03-15 In Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions
Non-Yemeni nationals with recent travel to China maybe refused admission.
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2020-03-15 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Anyone exhibiting NCoV symptoms
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2020-03-15 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
All travelers arriving in Yemen
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2020-03-14 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
The cabinet decision to suspend flights to and from Aden and Sayuon. The decisions of the High Ministerial Committee for Combating Epidemics and Transportation Ministry to suspend flights to and from Sana’a. 2 weeks
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2020-03-14 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
1 week
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2020-03-14 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
The cabinet decision to close land outlets for two weeks + The decision of  the High Ministerial Committee for Combating Epidemics to close land outlets 
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2020-03-14 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
The cabinet decision to strengthen monitoring procedures in seaports
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