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COVID-19 government response timeline for Central African Republic
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Mar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
There are measures in place to provide financial support to vulnerable households. Some people have benefitted from unconditional cash transfers https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/ocha_car_snapshot_covid_mai_vf_en.pdf https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideMar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
Debt or contract relief has not been recorded
HideMar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
16 April 2020 The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Central African Republic (CAR) increased sharply in the reporting period, jumping from 12 on 15 April to 64 on 30 April, with still no casualties reported. Imported cases, mostly from Cameroon, CAR’s main trading partner, make up 75% of the total (48 out of 64). The CAR authorities have therefore stepped up efforts to control the flow of travellers coming from Cameroon, increasing sanitary controls at the main border crossings and along the main road to the capital Bangui. On 27 April, the Interior and Transport Ministers issued a joint decree suspending traffic between four main Cameroon border crossing towns (Ngaoundaye, Garoua- a-Boulai, Gamboula and Yantchi) and Bangui for a duration of 1 month. Exceptions apply for commercial trucks, as well as official, and UN and humanitarian NGO vehicles. All active confirmed cases are currently located in the capital Bangui. However, with the current acceleration of both importation and local transmission, the risk that the epidemic will eventually reach the interior of the country is increasing. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20Humanitarian%20Situation%20Report%20COVID-19%20No.%202%20-16-30%20April%202020.pdf 17 April 2020 The MINUSCA Rwanda Contingent has donated a COVID-19 screening device to the Central African Republic (CAR). The machine will accelerate testing of suspected cases of infection as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country reached 94 over the past few days. https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/09/coronavirus-rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-to-central-african-republic-car-by-maria-kabatanya// 23 April 2020 The World Bank approved a grant of $7.5 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help the Central African Republic respond to the threat posed by the Coronavirus outbreak and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness. The COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project will provide immediate support to the Central African Republic to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through containment strategies and by strengthening the public health emergency response for a potential outbreak. The project will bring in essential medical supplies and drugs, testing kits, personal protective equipment for frontline health workers, and water and hygiene supplies for the population. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/23/the-central-african-republic-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-response-to-coronavirus
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
The Central African Republic’s authorities have adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and restrictions on the movement of people from Bangui. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 14 March 2020 WHO and the Ministry of Health and Population have already started raising awareness among the population on COVID-19, things to know, the importance of not giving in to panic and d '' observe the simple steps to prevent the disease, namely: wash your hands regularly with soap and water, cough or sneeze into the crease of the elbow or into a handkerchief to be thrown away immediately in a closed bin, keep a distance social at least one meter, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth or call the alert number of the Ministry of Health and Population, 1212, to report suspected cases. https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/la-republique-centrafricaine-rca-declare-un-premier-cas-de-covid-19 18 March 2020 A risk communication plan was developed for the Central African Republic. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/331487/SITREP_COVID-19_WHOAFRO_20200318-eng.pdf 26 March 2020 An initial national prevention and response plan, focusing on public interventions was released in March and activities are ongoing. Prevention measures announced by the President on 26 March include the temporary but ongoing closure of schools, bars, airport and borders. School closures affect over 1,370,000 pupils. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/unicef-central-african-republic-covid-19-situation-report-no-1-1-15 26 March 2020 Guidelines set forth by the government to contain the coronavirus range from systematic checks at border entry points and the self-isolation of passengers from countries at risk to mass communication initiatives and the prohibition of mass gatherings and movements. Reinforcement measures were announced by the Head of State Faustin-Archange Touadera thereafter: limiting air traffic operations at the M’poko International Airport to a few commercial flights, humanitarian flights, cargo flights, aircrafts in difficulty and for technical stopovers without disembarkation; restrictions on the operation of educational establishments, places of recreation conducting mourning and marriage ceremonies; movement restrictions from Bangui to the provinces. https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/covid-19-cases-grow-car-minusca-supports-government-urgent-response-to-halt-virus-spread 17 April 2020 The MINUSCA Rwanda Contingent has donated a COVID-19 screening device to the Central African Republic (CAR). The machine will accelerate testing of suspected cases of infection as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country reached 94 over the past few days. https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/09/coronavirus-rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-to-central-african-republic-car-by-maria-kabatanya// 23 April 2020 The World Bank approved a grant of $7.5 million from the International Development Association (IDA)* to help the Central African Republic respond to the threat posed by the Coronavirus outbreak and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness. The COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project will provide immediate support to the Central African Republic to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through containment strategies and by strengthening the public health emergency response for a potential outbreak. The project will bring in essential medical supplies and drugs, testing kits, personal protective equipment for frontline health workers, and water and hygiene supplies for the population. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/23/the-central-african-republic-to-strengthen-preparedness-and-response-to-coronavirus
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Stay at home measures are being enforced. http://archive.vn/wip/auzmM
HideJun 10th, 2020Jun 10
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
UK Gov travel alert website confirms that stay at home order is still in force. http://archive.vn/wip/lPmGM Unsure if May 8th is in fact the start date of stay at home order- has been difficult to determine.
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools remain closed. https://reliefweb.int/report/benin/unicef-west-and-central-africa-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-2
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
Some sectors of the economy are being reopened. There are hygiene and safety measures inplace to mitigate for the corona virus. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
There is a ban on meetings of more than 15 people, and public events including religious gatherings. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
There is a ban on gatherings or meeting of people more than 15. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
While it is not explicitly stated, since some workplaces are open, it is assumed that public transport will restart. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
As social distancing measures remain in place, it is recommended for people to stay at home. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Although restrictions are being lifted, there remain travel restrictions for people going in and out to Bangui https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Borders remain closed for all land and air routes https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
There is a coordinated public information campaign https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/ocha_car_snapshot_covid_mai_vf_en.pdf
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Covid19 testing remains a challenge although there are donations recently to help improve testing https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
Covid19 testing is limited due to challenges in testing measures https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
People are can go to work although they have to wear masks in public transport or in public https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
All public events are cancelled https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Gatherings of people more than 15 are banned https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
No ban on public transport, however, social distancing and wearing of masks is essential when using this mode of transport https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
It is recommended to stay at home, however all people need to practice social distancing and wear masks if they leave their homes https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
All travel into and out of bangui is restricted. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Borders remain closed https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
All persons in vulnerable households are being considered for financial inncome support https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
Although there is evidence that shows that there are some relief measures. IT is not clear when they will become effective. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
There is a coordinated public information campaign. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Testing for covid19 is underway for symptomatic and eligible individuals. This may be limited due to the availability of tests https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf
HideJun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
Testing is limited due to the availability of tests. https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Central%20African%20Republic%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%204%20-%2016-31%20May%202020.pdf
HideJul 14th, 2020Jul 14
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Jul 14th, 2020Jul 14
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Jul 14th, 2020Jul 14
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Jul 14th, 2020Jul 14
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
Jul 14th, 2020Jul 14
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus 21 day Quarantine for incoming travellers Commercial passenger flights have been allowed to resume at Bangui-Mpoko International Airport, restricted to one flight per company per week
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Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Jul 14th, 2020Jul 14
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Jul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
While the number of new cases remains high, the president has announced some reopening measures to enhance the restart of the economic activity. Restaurants, bars and places of worship have been allowed to re-open. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
To help contain the pandemic, the authorities adopted a response plan for the health sector and enacted social distancing measures, including the closing of borders, schools, and most public establishments, a ban on meetings of more than 15 people. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
No new update. Same as before.
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
In Central African Republic, staying in your home or accommodation is encouraged. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/central-african-republic/coronavirus
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
No new update
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Door-to-door campaigns and public messaging have helped raised awareness around the virus. Radio Ndjokou, a community radio station, broadcasts information about the fight against Covid-19 every day, with special features for children. These awareness-raising activities have also targeted youth groups, teachers, churches and local moto-taxi drivers. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/stories/central-african-republic-conserving-nature-and-beating-virus-together_en
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
No new update. Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
No new update. Source: https://reliefweb.int/report/central-african-republic/rwanda-donates-covid-19-testing-device-car
HideAug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
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Aug 13th, 2020Aug 13
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
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Data is collected from public sources by a team of over one hundred Oxford University students and staff from every part of the world. Please note: not all countries are equally up to date; for certain countries, some indicators will be missing for some days.
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