What's the government response timeline for Algeria?

Algiers — The President of the Republic announced Tuesday that he had signed today a decree establishing the granting of an exceptional bonus for public healthcare personnel, mobilized in the prevention and fight against the spread of coronavirus. The monthly bonus will be paid to the administrative and support staff (DZD10,000), paramedics (DZD 20,000) and doctors (DZD 40,000) It is paid for a period of three months renewable. This measure can be broadened to other categories of personnel mobilized for combating the spread of the coronavirus. This decree takes effect as of February 15, 2020. In addition, an exceptional monthly bonus of DZD 5,000 has been established for certain local authorities and public institutions staff members involved in the fight against COVID-19. **Not coded as it only for specific sectors not entire formal sector** https://allafrica.com/stories/202004010149.html https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=2cc6c738-49f7-496f-9969-3150c8ac4d2c

Though testing occurred to diagnose the first case, and subsequently other cases, a testing policy by the government has not yet been released. https://www.afro.who.int/news/algerias-main-lab-anchors-covid-19-response

"Health authorities have been calling on citizens to stick on prevention measures, including washing hands constantly, and taking necessary protection measures in case of travelling abroad to avoid contamination" see: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/05/c_138844004.htm

The Algerian government announced on March 10 that political, economic, and cultural events/gatherings are canceled and spectators at sporting events banned. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321536/algeria-government-restricts-public-gatherings-nationwide-march-10-update-2 Starting 28 March, the government started lockdowns in different regions which culminated in nationwide lockdowns (partial lockdowns in some places) on 30 March. Public events continue to be banned. Sources: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328496/algeria-ongoing-restrictions-extended-through-april-19-update-9 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329476/algeria-curfew-extended-for-nine-provinces-april-5-update-10 On 18 April, it was announced that the nationwide curfew and lockdown measures will be extended till 29 April. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/333901/algeria-government-extends-lockdown-through-april-29-update-11

"The President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, following consultation with the ministers, ordered the closing of schools of primary, intermediate and secondary education as of Thursday 12 March 2020 until the end of spring holidays, on April 5th " - See: http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/33572-coronavirus-president-tebboune-orders-all-schools-universities-closed

Entry denied to people with symptoms https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset

Current policy still appears to be border closures with countries having Covid-19 cases. Air Algeria is not travelling. This in practice translates to full border closures given that most countries are affected. But no explicit announcement of full border closure. https://www.observalgerie.com/covid-19-en-algerie-le-confinement-sera-prolonge-au-dela-du-29-avril/2020/; https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced in a televised speech on Tuesday, March 17, the closure of all land borders and the suspension of all air and maritime links - except for those transporting goods - to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision follows the announcement that all travel via air and sea to and from Europe will be suspended from Thursday, March 19. Air Algerie is scheduled to arrange flights for citizens returning from France. The airline will also temporary suspend its flight services to and from Tunis, Cairo, Dubai, Doha, and Amman from March 17. Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad had previously announced the suspension of flights to several African destinations including Senegal, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Cote d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso from March 19. Link - https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323986/algeria-government-closes-land-borders-and-suspends-air-and-sea-transport-due-to-covid-19-march-17-update-6

Although I cannot find any specific testing policy, the government have spent $100mn on more testing devices, and case numbers were quickly rising, so I assume from this point at least a 1 for testing policy. http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-22-03-2020-fr.html

"Algerian government sent 50% of the work force on paid leave for two weeks, ordering them to stay in their homes. See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cp7r8vglgyet/algeria

Algerian government closes public transport across the country - see: https://nationalpost.com/pmn/health-pmn/algeria-set-to-suspend-public-transport-close-cafes-and-restaurants https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/north-africa/2020/03/20/Coronavirus-Algeria-suspends-public-transport-closes-cafes-and-restaurants

On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Blida, residents are to remain home for ten days, with few exceptions, all of which must be cleared by authorities. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7

On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Checkpoints were placed in the four corners of the Wilayat so that no one could leave or enter Blida. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7

"On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Blida, residents are to remain home for ten days, with few exceptions, all of which must be cleared by authorities. Checkpoints will be placed in the four corners of the Wilayat and no one may leave or enter Blida. In Algiers, a curfew has been implemented from 19:00 to 07:00 (local time), and gatherings greater than two people are prohibited. Food stores are allowed to remain open in rotation, though crowds must be avoided in the shops. The military is to be dispatched to both Algiers and Blida in order to enforce the aforementioned limitation on movement." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7

"On Monday, March 23, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced a full lockdown for the Wilayat of Blida and a partial lockdown for the capital Algiers amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In Blida, residents are to remain home for ten days, with few exceptions, all of which must be cleared by authorities. Checkpoints will be placed in the four corners of the Wilayat and no one may leave or enter Blida. In Algiers, a curfew has been implemented from 19:00 to 07:00 (local time), and gatherings greater than two people are prohibited. Food stores are allowed to remain open in rotation, though crowds must be avoided in the shops. The military is to be dispatched to both Algiers and Blida in order to enforce the aforementioned limitation on movement." -- https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325896/algeria-government-implements-lockdown-and-curfew-in-blida-and-algiers-march-23-update-7

On April 1st, the Office of the President extended school closure at all levels (university included) until April 19th. See: http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-01-04-2020-fr.html

The general direction of the taxes (DGI) indicated, in a press release made public this April 04, a series of urgent measures in order to bring facilities to the Algerian companies in financial difficulties following the quasi-total stop of the economic activity in the country. This eases the burden on businesses, tax measures allowing them to extend the payment of their taxes until the end of confinement . Extensions of payments, unpaid debts, deadlines for credit, cancellation of penalties. The measures decided are applicable for a period of 6 months from 31 March 2020. and the declaration and payments of income taxes for individuals and enterprises have been postponed, except for large enterprises. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/algeria-tax-developments-in-response-to-covid-19.html https://www.cliffordchance.com/content/dam/cliffordchance/briefings/2020/04/coronavirus-governement-financial-aid-to-business-an-african-guide.pdf https://www.dzairdaily.com/algerie-pauvrete-confinement-coronavirus-crise-economique-2020/ https://www.dzairdaily.com/impots-algerie-nouvelle-mesure-entreprise-coronavirus-confinement/

"Health authorities have been calling on citizens to stick on prevention measures, including washing hands constantly, and taking necessary protection measures in case of travelling abroad to avoid contamination" see: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/05/c_138844004.htm Additionally however, as a result of poor efficacy of official to raise awareness, protest movements have taken on the task of building awareness campaigns: https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/04/algeria-protest-hirak-change-coronavirus-awareness.html

‘Daily workers have evolved into the black (informal market) under the disarmed eyes of the public authorities. Regarding the present exceptional context of the country, no measures have been planned by the government to provide care for these workers’ https://www.dzairdaily.com/algerie-travailleur-journalier-salaire-coronavirus-confinement/

The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune; decided to pay a solidarity allowance to needy families affected by the containment measures linked to the Coronavirus Covid-19; and to the needy, announced on Monday April 13. Decided to grant a solidarity allowance in the amount of ten thousand [10,000 DA] dinars per family. " Says this is “as well as those who previously received the envelope of 6,000 DA; for solidarity operations for the month of Ramadan. “ but unable to find any evidence for this. On April 13th 2020 10000 DZD-Algeria (Algerian Dinar) = 78.55 USD (US$) This is a flat sum so coded as 1 Coded as formal due to this: “While the government is to be commended for its efforts to aid businesses, supporting large swathes of the population is challenging as approximately 50% of the workforce operate in the informal economy. Weak administrative capacity and insufficient data to implement cash transfers makes the planned ‘solidarity allowance’ of 10,000 dinars ($80) for Ramadan difficult to allocate to those who most need it (especially those in the informal sector). Families, communities, and religious organisations continue to be a social safety net” (From Chatham House 6th May) https://www.dzairdaily.com/algerie-aide-10000-dinars-familles-necessiteuses-confinement-coronavirus/ https://www.uclga.org/news/covid-19-african-local-and-regional-governments-on-the-front-line/ https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/algeria-s-perfect-storm-covid-19-and-its-fallout

Communiqué from the PM office extends school closures until 19 April: http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-01-04-2020-fr.html and a news article dated 24 April states that schools are still closed: https://www.algerie360.com/20200424-tebboune-sexprime-sur-le-sort-de-lannee-scolaire/

The Wilaya of Blida was under total lockdown until the relaxing of the measures to a curfew from 14 00 to 07 00 in the context of Ramadan: https://www.algerie1.com/actualite/coronavirus-apres-un-mois-de-confinement-total-blida-renait-a-la-vie

All public transport banned with the confinement sanitaire; extended until after 29 April: http://www.elmoudjahid.com/fr/actualites/150230; https://www.observalgerie.com/covid-19-en-algerie-le-confinement-sera-prolonge-au-dela-du-29-avril/2020/

Government communication on covid-19 appears to have been forthcoming: http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/mediatheque/videos/pm-djerad-30-03-2020.html

The government announced that the lockdown and curfew measures will be extended till 29 April. During this period, residents of Blida may not enter or leave the province. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/333901/algeria-government-extends-lockdown-through-april-29-update-11

" ALGIERS-The Ministry of National Education announced Sunday the extension of the suspension of classes for the three education stages to 29 April." -- http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/33961-suspension-of-classes-for-three-education-stages-extended-to-29-april

ALGIERS- Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and National Planning Kamel Beldjoud underlined Sunday that a budget of DZD22 billion has been allocated to support 2,200,000 families during the month of Ramadan. ****Cannot find any evidence for this elsewhere*** http://www.aps.dz/en/society/33965-solidarity-operation-in-ramadan-dzd22-billion-for-over-two-million-families

With Ramadan starting, the government announced lifting the total lockdown in Blida. Several wilayas continue to have daily curfew : https://www.observalgerie.com/covid-19-en-algerie-le-confinement-sera-prolonge-au-dela-du-29-avril/2020/

The government lifted the full lockdown in Blida on 24 April and replaced it with curfew between 14:00 to 07:00. Night time curfews in other provinces to continue. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335791/algeria-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-for-ramadan-april-24-update-12

The government lifted the full lockdown in Blida on 24 April and replaced it with curfew between 14:00 to 07:00. Night time curfews in other provinces to continue. Source: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/335791/algeria-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-for-ramadan-april-24-update-12

"From 24 April, the timing of the curfew in Algiers and 8 other wilayas (Ain Defla, Medea, Setif, Oran, Tizi Ouzou, Tipaza, Bejaia and Tlemcen) was amended, and now runs from 5pm to 7am. The full lockdown in the wilaya of Blida was lifted, and replaced with a curfew from 2pm to 7am. The original 7pm to 7am curfew remains in force for all 38 remaining wilayas." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/staying-during-coronavirus

"On Sunday, April 26, Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad announced the easing of restrictions imposed on certain businesses due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Businesses permitted to reopen include those supplying building materials for public works, hairdressers, jewelers, patisseries, and clothing, shoe, and electronics shops. Urban taxis will also resume operations following the implementation of satisfactory public-health measures. " https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/336616/algeria-authorities-announce-easing-of-covid-19-business-restrictions-from-april-26-update-13

"The lockdown measures to face the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been extended to May 14th as well as the other related preventive measures" -- http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/34038-covid-19-lockdown-measures-extended-to-may-14

"The lockdown measures to face the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) have been extended to May 14th as well as the other related preventive measures" -- http://www.aps.dz/en/algeria/34038-covid-19-lockdown-measures-extended-to-may-14

US Embassy website notes (last updated 05/08/2020) that all public transportation remains closed. -- https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Algeria will extend measures aimed at restricting movement by 15 days until May 29 to cope with rising cases of infections with the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerrad said on Tuesday. Restrictions on movement including a nationwide night curfew and closures of universities, schools, and mosques. Public transport and air travel are still suspended. https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200512-algeria-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-by-15-days/

"The nationwide curfew has been extended from 1pm to 7 am over the two days of Eid al Fitr. No cars or any over vehicles are allowed on the road at all over two days of Eid al Fitr." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/staying-during-coronavirus

Eid al Fitr over, cars allowed back on the road.

IMF: “For the economic impact, the law includes 20bn for allowances to the unemployed because of COVID, and 11.5bn for transfers to poor households” ****Cannot find any evidence for this elsewhere*** https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

As of May 28, home confinement requirements have been completely lifted in the provinces of Saïda, Tindouf, Illizi and Tamanrasset, as tests indicate that the R value has decreased significantly. In all other provinces, curfews and confinement requirements have been extended until June 13 (provisional, depending on the development of the epidemic). Throughout the country, the government is urging people to continue social distancing and using masks where possible. http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-28-05-2020-fr.html

On Sunday, June 7, Algerian authorities eased restrictions originally enacted to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As the first phase of easing, several industries were permitted to resume operations, including plumbers, painters, travel agents, fast food restaurants (take-away only), and art galleries. All land borders remain closed and non-cargo international air and maritime travel, as well as domestic flights, suspended. Public spaces including schools, universities, and mosques also remain closed. Link - https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/348746/algeria-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-june-7-update-18

A supplementary finance law (SFL) was enacted on June 4. In response to the economic impact on household and enterprises of the lockdown measures, the authorities also announced that: (i) the declaration and payments of income taxes for individuals and enterprises have been postponed, except for large enterprises; and (ii) contractual deadlines would be relaxed and penalties for companies that experience delays in completing public contracts would be suspended. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

No evidence found in announcement of change in school policies.

It was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, resumption of certain commercial, economic and social activities: - The resumption across all the wilayas of the country, of the following trade and service activities: o women's hair salons; o the sale of clothing and shoes; o driving schools; o vehicle rental. http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html

Concerning the measurement of partial home confinement, it was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, 1. The total lifting of home confinement for nineteen (19) wilayas (details in the link) 2. Adaptation of the home confinement schedules from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for twenty nine (29) wilayas. http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html

It was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, resumption of certain urban transport activities: -Resumption across all of the country's wilayas, of urban passenger transport activities by bus and tram, subject to compliance with some prevention rules. - The recovery across all the wilayas of the country of urban transport by individual taxis, subject to compliance with the following prevention rules: http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html

Concerning the measurement of partial home confinement, it was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, 1. The total lifting of home confinement for nineteen (19) wilayas (details in the link) 2. Adaptation of the home confinement schedules from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for twenty nine (29) wilayas. /web/20200623000322/ http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html

Resumption of certain urban transport activities: Resumption across all of the country's wilayas, of urban passenger transport activities by bus and tram, subject to compliance with some prevention rules. http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html

It was decided after consultation with Mr. President of the Republic that eff. June 14, with regard to exceptional paid leave in the economic sector: - The lifting of the measure of exceptional paid leave of 50% of the workforce in the public and private economic sector, for companies that can transport their staff, and meet the health protection conditions specific to their activity. With regard to exceptional paid leave in public institutions and administrations: - The lifting of the measure of exceptional leave with pay of 50% of the staff of public institutions and administrations, while maintaining this measure for the benefit of pregnant women and those raising children under 14 years of age. The measure was therefore lifted partially, and will affect only certain groups hereon. http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/fr/premier-ministre/activites/com-13-06-2020-fr.html

Public spaces including schools, universities, and mosques remain closed. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

Currently in the second phase of reopening businesses - phases defined as: Phase 1 - During this, several industries were permitted to resume operations, including plumbers, painters, travel agents, fast food restaurants (take-away only), and art galleries. Phase 2 - Other businesses such as clothing shops, car rentals, and hair salons have also been permitted to reopen. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

The second phase of easing restrictions began on June 14; curfews were lifted in the following provinces: El Bayadh, Ain Defla, Ghardaïa, Guelma, Illizi, Jijel, Mila, Mostaganem, Naama, Saida, Skikda, Tamanrasset, El Tarf, Tebessa, Ain Temouchent, Tiaret, Tindouf, Tizi-Ouzou, and Tlemcen. In the remaining 29 provinces, which includes Algiers, the curfew remains between 20:00 and 05:00 (local time). https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

Public transportation including buses and taxi services have partially resumed, with capacity limits for the number of passengers. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

The second phase of easing restrictions began on June 14; curfews were lifted in the following provinces: El Bayadh, Ain Defla, Ghardaïa, Guelma, Illizi, Jijel, Mila, Mostaganem, Naama, Saida, Skikda, Tamanrasset, El Tarf, Tebessa, Ain Temouchent, Tiaret, Tindouf, Tizi-Ouzou, and Tlemcen. In the remaining 29 provinces, which includes Algiers, the curfew remains between 20:00 and 05:00 (local time). https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20 http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Sunday, June 28, that the country's borders, closed since March 19 in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, will remain closed until the end of the pandemic. Non-cargo international air and maritime travel, as well as domestic flights, are suspended. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/355311/algeria-president-announces-borders-to-remain-closed-until-end-of-covid-19-pandemic-update-20

The government statement says that it aims at - Intensifying communication campaigns and sensitizing citizens, at the neighborhood level, through the recruitment of associations and neighborhood committees, in order to educate citizens about the need to respect the health protocols that remain in effect, name (translated from Arabic) http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

The government statement says that it aims to - Strengthen epidemiological surveillance by conducting in-depth investigations, especially about people in contact, in order to break the chain of spread of infection. In this context, the human and material means necessary to implement these investigations will be provided by placing land and air transport at the disposal of the Ministry of Health in order to enable it to intervene quickly and effectively to resolve the problems raised across all states of the country http://www.premier-ministre.gov.dz/ar/premier-ministre/activites/com-29-06-2020-ar2.html

The Algerian government reimposed interprovincial travel restrictions from Friday, July 10, for one week in an effort to prevent a rise in cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The measure affects 29 provinces, including Algiers. During this period, private travel to and from these provinces will be banned. The measure comes amid an increase in cases following the easing of lockdown measures, with Blida and Algiers being among the worst affected provinces. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/358786/algeria-interprovincial-travel-restrictions-reimposed-for-one-week-from-july-10-update-22

"A ban is place for gatherings of more than 2 people, including the weekly “hirak” demonstrations that has taken place for the last 12 months." https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/algeria

"No intra-regional travel is yet possible, only within provinces." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus

"All international flights to and from Algeria are suspended. On 28 June the Algerian President ordered that air, land and sea borders remain closed until further notice." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus

" The Algerian government has started to ease the measures it had undertaken to limit the spread of COVID-19 by allowing more businesses to reopen and allowing public transportation in cities to resume, but the lifting of restrictions will be gradual and dependent on the evolution of COVID-19 cases in Algeria. " Source: https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"The governor of Algiers prohibited all public transportation on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice. Public transportation (and depending on the province, private transportation) may be suspended in the other 28 provinces affected by a curfew on Fridays and Saturdays." Source: https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"(...) the suspension of non-cargo domestic and international air and maritime travel remains in place (...)" Source: https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"The new measures include lifting a travel ban on 29 provinces from Aug. 9 until the end of the month. During that period, a curfew will be shortened and will run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. from the current 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., the government said." Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/09/algeria-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/

"All vehicle travel between the 29 provinces listed below as being impacted by a curfew has been prohibited for one week as of July 10: (...) Algiers, where the curfew is from 8pm to 5am. The other provinces covered by the curfew are: Boumerdes, Souk Ahras, Tissemsilt, Djelfa, Mascara, Oum El Bouaghi, Batna, Bouira, Relizane, Biskra, Khenchela, M’sila, Chlef, Sidi Bel Abbes, Médéa, Blida, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tipaza, Ouargla, Bechar, Constantine, Oran, Sétif, Annaba, Bejaia, Adrar, Laghouat, El Oued (...)" Source: https://dz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"Mosques with a capacity of more than 1,000 worshipers can reopen from August 15, through Friday prayers, which attract larger numbers of people, will remain banned throughout the country. The government will also allow the reopening of beaches and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants, cafes, and hotels. It said social distancing and protection masks would be compulsory, and warned any violation of preventive measures against the novel coronavirus would prompt it to reimpose more restrictions" Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/09/algeria-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/

"Mosques with a capacity of more than 1,000 worshipers can reopen from August 15, through Friday prayers, which attract larger numbers of people, will remain banned throughout the country. The government will also allow the reopening of beaches and entertainment venues, as well as restaurants, cafes, and hotels. It said social distancing and protection masks would be compulsory, and warned any violation of preventive measures against the novel coronavirus would prompt it to reimpose more restrictions" Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/08/09/algeria-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/

"Universities will start to reopen from 23 August. Schools remain closed." Sources: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus

There is a nationwide ban on family gatherings of any kind, including marriages. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus

No change. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/algeria/coronavirus