What's the government response timeline for Mauritania?

*/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/320091/mauritania-authorities-implement-quarantine-measures-for-travelers-from-china-as-of-february-5 - "The Mauritanian Ministry of Health announced that as of Wednesday, February 5, all those traveling from mainland China will be put under quarantine amid fears of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. The 14-day quarantine is due to take place in centers far from the population."

Ministry of Health has made prevention information campaigns, instituted a hotline and issues daily situation reports ( active as of April 24): http://www.sante.gov.mr/?p=4038; https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/afrique/societe-africaine/covid-19-plus-aucun-cas-positif-la-mauritanie-semble-avoir-trouve-une-strategie-gagnante-contre-l-epidemie_3928929.html

First confirmed case in Mauritania. Although this article does not directly state that contact tracing took place, later articles all confirm that all contacts of confirmed patients were traced. Therefore, I consider it highly likely that full contact tracing was implemented from the first case onwards. source: https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-un-cas-de-corona-officiellement-annonce-dans-le-pays/ ; https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-troisieme-cas-confirme-du-coronavirus/ Source:

"Senegal and Mauritania have also announced the immediate closure of schools for three weeks." (released on 15/03/20). ( https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/african-nations-roll-measures-fight-virus-69608406) Unesco database also notes Mauritania schools as closing on 16/03. ( https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse)

https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew// I think schools were actually closed before this date though - see notes for 16/03.

On March 19, the Ministry of the Interior ordered all restaurants and cafes closed, and banned all public gatherings until further notice. It is still in effect as on 27 April as per US embassy advisory. Source: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

There seems be no official statement on private gatherings like weddings, funeral, etc. However, a news report from 1 April suggests that all non-essential gathering have been banned. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/01/coronavirus-mauritania-holding-the-line-border-officials-mobilize-against-covid-19-with-international-organization-for-migrations-iom-support// Since, curfew has been imposed in the country, it is likely that all private gatherings are also being restricted. Sources: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew//

From 19 March, a nighttime curfew between 8pm and 6am has been imposed during which the people are required to stay home. Further, On March 22, the Mauritanian government announced that the new working hours for its government employees will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm until further notice. On March 27, the Mauritanian government announced that the number of government workers, with the exception of the military, security, health and production workers, should be limited at their places of work until further notice. Sources: https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew// https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Situation report from 23 March states that all commercial flights, land and sea borders are closed: http://www.sante.gov.mr/?p=3760

The government announced the creation of a special fund for social solidarity and combating the new Corona virus. According to the official news agency, the Mauritanian state contributes to this fund in the amount of 25 billion ounces (about $ 670 million) and is directed to each of the following: The allocation of 5 billion ouguiya to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of which are in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills

The government announced the creation of a special fund for social solidarity and combating the new Corona virus. According to the official news agency, the Mauritanian state contributes to this fund in the amount of 25 billion ounces (about $ 670 million) and is directed to each of the following The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector https:/arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills

On March 28, the Mauritanian government announced that as of Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 noon, all road traffic and movement of persons between the wilayas (regions) is prohibited, except for health workers, service delivery missions (e.g., water, electricity, telecommunications) and the transportation of goods. Source: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

School Closures extended until the 30 April: https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-la-fermeture-des-ecoles-prolongee-au-30-avril/

Even as Mauritania counted no cases as from 18 April, measures of social distancing remain in place: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/; http://www.lecalame.info/?q=node/10205

No measures relating to public transport identified -whether in sit reps or news articles

Schools and universities are closed until end of Ramadan (on or around May 26). https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-10/

Note: The government of Mauritania enacted stricter quarantine restrictions on the town of Kiffa May 19 until further notice, following an increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the area. Travel to and from the town will be restricted as part of new measures. See: https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19

Mauritania has reported 173 (4 death and 6 recoveries) as of May 21, 2020. The authorities continue to monitor developments and take needed measures, including an active contacts tracing and testing. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Mauritania has reported 173 (4 death and 6 recoveries) as of May 21, 2020. The authorities continue to monitor developments and take needed measures, including an active contacts tracing and testing. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Schools are closed until the end of June. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/unicef-mauritania-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-16-31-may-2020  

Restrictive measures in place since mid-March have been partially eased on 6 May, with the reopening of shops and markets; and the easing of the curfew. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/unicef-mauritania-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-16-31-may-2020

Since May 19, May 19, Mauritanian authorities announced that travel into and out of the capital Nouakchott and in Kiffa (Assaba region) has been banned due to a surge in reported coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Additionally, movements between different regions in the country have also been prohibited, with the exception of movement between Nouakchott-Ouest, Nouakchott-Nord, and Nouakchott-Sud regions. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344076/mauritania-authorities-announce-travel-ban-for-nouakchott-and-kiffa-assaba-region-may-19-update-5

A suspension on all flights to and from Mauritania and border closures remain in place since May. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344076/mauritania-authorities-announce-travel-ban-for-nouakchott-and-kiffa-assaba-region-may-19-update-5

All preventive measures have been extended for another 2 weeks. It is now compulsory to wear face masks when in public. https://senalioune.com/mauritanie-prolongement-des-mesures-de-confinements/

Wearing masks in public are compulsory. https://senalioune.com/mauritanie-prolongement-des-mesures-de-confinements/

Curfew still in place. https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-13/

"The restriction on internal travel between cities has not been lifted at this time." https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-13/

"The schools reopening has been announced for 1 July for examination classes." https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Mauritania%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%207%20-%201-15%20June%202020.pdf

"In Mauritania, student representatives reluctantly accepted the reopening of technical institutions on July 1" https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/07/arab-universities-begin-reopening-after-covid-19-closures/ http://mauriweb.info/node/8223

Restrictions were relaxed in June, "opening of shops and restaurants subject to compliance with barrier measures". Dated as early as May 20, "authorities have also authorised public religious ceremonies and the opening of markets and restaurants nationwide". https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/mauritanie-mise-jour-du-suivi-distance-juin-2020 https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19

As early as May 20th, "authorities have also authorised public religious ceremonies and the opening of markets and restaurants nationwide". https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19

Starting from Friday 10 July 2020 at six, airports are open for domestic flights; roads between states and cities are also open. That indicates before 10th July, a significant amount of public transportation has been suspended. https://wiki.unece.org/display/CTRBSBC/Mauritania

"The suspension of international travel, including flights, is ongoing as of June 16. Mauritania's borders remain closed, and freight services are subject to increased inspections. Maritime services likely face similar conditions." https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-extends-nationwide-curfew-through-june-30 "The suspension of international travel, including flights, is ongoing as of July 9. Mauritania's borders remain closed and freight services are subject to increased inspections. Maritime services likely face similar conditions." https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10

same policy as above. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

not able to find new specific policy

According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The government announced in March an allocation of 5 billion old ounces to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of them in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills

The government monitors the active and asymptomatic cases and publish their status on the website. http://www.sante.gov.mr/?lang=fr

"The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10. Domestic flights can also begin from this date. The use of protective masks is compulsory in all public spaces." https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10

"The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10.....The nightly curfew 2000-0600 will expire July 10" https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10

"The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10. The nightly 2000-0600 will expire July 10, and intercity travel will be permitted to resume. Domestic flights can also begin from this date. " https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10

Same as the previous coding. 'In Mauritania, student representatives reluctantly accepted the reopening of technical institutions on July 1, and of the University of Nouakchott, the country’s only public institution, on September 1, after authorities presented a plan for rigorous safety measures.' https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/07/arab-universities-begin-reopening-after-covid-19-closures/

According to the US embassy, on June 24th, the Mauritanian Government decides to reopen restaurants, hotels and touristic sites with conditions including social distancing and wearing face masks. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, the Friday collective prayer was suspended from May 14, 2020 to June 24, 2020, but from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to IMF, the Friday collective prayer was suspended from May 14, 2020 to June 24, 2020, but from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to the US embassy, on March 22, the Mauritanian government closed all land and sea borders, and air space. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

The government announced in March an allocation of 5 billion old ounces to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of them in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills

The government announced in March the state shall bear all customs taxes and fees on wheat, oils, powdered milk, vegetables and fruits for the remainder of the year, which will contribute to reducing these basic materials. The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages. https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills

The government monitors the active and asymptomatic cases and publish their status on the website. http://www.sante.gov.mr/?lang=fr

All Mauritanian schools and universities are closed until September 1, 2020. Source: https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-health-alert-2/