What's the government response timeline for Cameroon?

There is evidence of limited contact tracing as far back as the first case confirmed of COVID in Cameroon on February 24, 2020 http://archive.fo/HJEva

Strict restrictions - need a negative test before visa obtention: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322521/cameroon-authorities-implement-entry-restrictions-due-to-covid-19-as-of-march-13-update-1

All public and private training educational establishments of various levels of education from nursery school to higher education, including vocational training centres and professional schools will be closed; https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/

Bars, restaurants and entertainment spots will be systematically closed from 6pm https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/

Public events and gatherings of more than fifty persons are prohibited: https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/18/cameroon-closes-all-borders-amid-raft-of-coronavirus-guidelines// https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/

Gatherings of more than fifty persons are prohibited: https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/18/cameroon-closes-all-borders-amid-raft-of-coronavirus-guidelines// https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/

Urged to avoid overloading buses and taxis: https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-closes-schools-borders-among-measures-to-contain-coronavirus/

Cameroon like most African countries closed its borders – land, sea and air, suspended all academic activities but has not imposed a lockdown or curfew. People must wear masks in public. /web/20200428101204/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/24/cameroon-records-203-new-cases-as-covid-19-tally-hits-509//

Authorities are also asking the public to avoid intercity travel unless absolutely necessary. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/328796/cameroon-coronavirus-containment-measures-extended-march-31-update-3

Borders close: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/324071/cameroon-authorities-close-borders-as-of-march-18-update-2

Massive anti-COVID-19 campaign starts: https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroon-massive-sensitization-campaign-against-covid-19-kicks-start-tomorrow-in-littoral-region/

Testing campaign launched: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/04/06/coronavirus-cameroon-massive-testing-campaign-launched-in-cameroon/ ; https://www.businessincameroon.com/health/2403-10124-coronavirus-cameroon-plans-mass-testing

"The Cameroon government has taken steps to contain the spread of COVID-19, including shutting schools and universities, closing borders, banning mass gatherings, encouraging people to follow hygiene rules, and creating a help line." Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/10/cameroon-allow-aid-access-amid-pandemic

Measures still in place: https://www.spm.gov.cm/site/?q=en/content/government-response-strategy-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19. See also: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/masks-bans-questions-cameroon-covid-19-response-200422134140013.html

Commercial bus, taxi and motorbike drivers have been warned to avoid overloading. See: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/masks-bans-questions-cameroon-covid-19-response-200422134140013.html

Government said it shut down land, air and sea borders indefinitely. See: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html

Cameroon like most African countries closed its borders – land, sea and air, suspended all academic activities but has not imposed a lockdown or curfew. /web/20200428101204/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/24/cameroon-records-203-new-cases-as-covid-19-tally-hits-509//

On April 17, Cameroon media outlets reported on the ramping up of contact tracing, and on April 25th, it was reported that 40 'Action Against Hunger' workers were being trained and deployed to increase capacity of the very limited contact tracing in Cameroon: http://archive.fo/D5GqP http://archive.fo/wip/zKM7k

Cameroon has also announced that schools will reopen June 1, 2020 https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cameroon-eases-coronavirus-lockdown-neighbors-block-access

Ngute said bars, restaurants and leisure facilities can now operate after 6 p.m., if customers and users respect safety measures such as wearing protective masks and staying at least two meters apart https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/cameroon-eases-coronavirus-lockdown-neighbors-block-access

Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited throughout the country: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=19182ae9-a9cf-45c9-a10c-544fd0b471b6

Urban and inter-urban travel should only be undertaken in cases of extreme necessity

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=19182ae9-a9cf-45c9-a10c-544fd0b471b6 : 'Cameroon’s land, air and sea borders will be closed: all passenger flights from abroad will therefore be suspended, with the exception of cargo flights and vessels transporting consumer products and essential goods and materials, whose stopover times will be limited and supervised. The issuance of entry visas at Cameroon's various airports is also suspended, as are missions abroad of members of Government and public and para-public sector employees'

Schools will start opening from June 1: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/cameroon-to-open-schools-on-june-1-eases-lockdown/1858592

Cameroonian authorities announced that some measures in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic would be eased from Monday, June 1. Schools, universities, and training centres, which have been closed since March 17, will be permitted to reopen nationwide provided they adhere to the strict health measures in place. Nursery schools and intermediate classes in primary and secondary schools will not reopen. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347071/cameroon-authorities-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-from-june-1-update-8

Gatherings of more than 50 people remain prohibited. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347071/cameroon-authorities-to-ease-covid-19-lockdown-measures-from-june-1-update-8

Continued payment of family allowances from May to July to staff of companies which are unable to pay social security contributions or which have placed their staff on technical leave due to the crisis. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Measures include spreading the payment of the social security contributions for the second quarter over three instalments and canceling late fees. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Regular contacts of an infected person are identified, followed and quarantined for two weeks. However, the process is hindered by the existence of a stigma associated with being sick. https://www.minsante.cm/site/?q=fr%2Fcontent%2Fpoint-de-presse-du-23-juin-2020

Allowed to go out, but with masks on. https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/cameroongovt-reiterates-wearing-of-masks-in-public-places/

The Cameroonian Prime Minister has announced that as of March 18 all land, sea, and air borders are closed until further announcement due to COVID-19. Recently, two airlines have been given permission to fly in and out the country. https://cm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/govt-reiterates-compulsory-covid-19-tests-for-pasengers-flying-into-cameroon/

Schools and other educational establishments have partly reopened. International schools have indicated that they plan to reopen in September. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus

No change in policy as corroborated by the following statement on the UK government’s webpage accessed on 5 August 2020: Restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment spots have been lifted. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus

No change in policy as corroborated by the following statement on the UK government’s webpage accessed on 5 Aug 2020: Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus

Gatherings of over 50 people remain prohibited. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus

No change. The authorities have still banned public transport (taxis, buses, motorbikes) from taking more passengers than they have seats. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus

The advice remains that travel within the country should be limited to essential travel only. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-014856/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cameroon/coronavirus

Cameroon starts mass virus screening campaign http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015121/ https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/cameroon-starts-mass-virus-screening-campaign/1925230H3: 1

continued payment of family allowances was only from May to July to staff of companies which are unable to pay social security contributions or which have placed their staff on technical leave due to the crisis. No mention of continuing this policy in August. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working, but previous notes have captured the same statement)