What's the government response timeline for Chad?

The government of Chad first announced that travellers who have been to China, Italy or South Korea will be quarantined for 14 days at a local health facility on 7 March 2020. The Chad Government issued the first Health Alert on 20 March 2020. Thereafter, On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1 https://www.cnbcafrica.com/africa-press-office/2020/03/20/health-alert-u-s-embassy-ndjamena-chad/ https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://www.iata.org/contentassets/b308ae421f9d4f83bec899ea64a04ffc/chad-ncov-measures.pdf

Individuals having traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and France will be subject to a coronavirus (COVID-19) test upon arrival on Chadian territory. Depending on the test result, travelers will either be subjected to containment or to a 14-day quarantine period. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322051/chad-authorities-implement-precautionary-measures-due-to-covid-19-as-of-march-8

Will Dowling Update: Note, the original inputer marked Chad a "1" from March 8 to March 18th on this indicator, but Chad didn't have it's first case until March 19th, so I think it is more appropriate to code as a "0" for these dates: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-chad/chad-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-government-statement-idUSKBN2162LO

Closure of the Cameroonian border with Chad. https://tchadinfos.com/sante/coronavirus-au-tchad-suivez-la-chronologie-des-mesures-prises/

Restriction of gatherings of more than 50 people. Link: https://tchadinfos.com/sante/coronavirus-au-tchad-suivez-la-chronologie-des-mesures-prises/

Chad recorded it's first case on March 19 ( https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-chad/chad-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-government-statement-idUSKBN2162LO) "A lack of coronavirus testing (...) explains the country’s high mortality rate" http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200508-chad-begins-coronavirus-lockdown-amid-lack-of-covid-19-testing Ministry of Health is conducting some tests, but in a restrictive way https://sante-tchad.org/covid-19-communique-n-21-du-ministere-de-la-sante-publique/

There is evidence that contact tracing has been in place in Chad, albeit in a limited fashion. The first situation report from UNICEF, covering a period from April 1 - April 15th, notes "As of 13 April 2020, a total of 339 out of 339 (100%) of contacts have been traced and are followed up" However, the same report also notes the challenges of contact tracing, particularly in smaller communities. Source (not archivable): https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf

On March 27, 2020, BEAC announced a set of monetary easing measures including a decrease of the policy rate by 25 bps to 3.25 percent, a decrease of the Marginal Lending Facility rate by 100 bps to 5 percent, a suspension of absorption operations, an increase of liquidity provision from FCFA 240 to 500 billion, and a widening of the range of private instruments accepted as collateral in monetary operations. The MPC also supported BEAC’s management’s intent to propose to reduce haircuts applicable to private instruments accepted as collateral for refinancing operations, and to postpone by one-year principal repayment of consolidated central bank’s credits to member states, but these possible additional measures are not effective yet. On March 25, 2020, the COBAC informed banks that they can use their capital conservation buffers of 2.5 percent to absorb pandemic-related losses but requested banks to adopt a restrictive policy with regard to dividend distribution. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The Government of Chad announced a mandatory curfew in several provinces bordering Cameroon between 7pm and 6am starting April 2 for at least two weeks. The curfew applies to N’Djamena and the regions of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo Kebbi Ouest and Mayo Kebbi Est. Link: https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Extension of the mandatory curfew between 7pm and 6am to the cities of Mandella, Logone-Gana and N'Djamena-Farah. Link: https://www.facebook.com/sggtchad/photos/a.1413843668653340/2961219870582371/?type=3&theater=

On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

On 13 April 2020 the Government finalised the National Contingency Plan for Preparedness and Response to the Epidemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease, the Chad Government has taken a series of measures with the major ones focused on: suspension of all international flights, closure of schools, universities, places of worship, and of non-essential businesses, a ban on public transport, closure of the main markets and a curfew in the capital of N’Djamena and 4 provinces of Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-kebbi Ouest and Mayo-kebbi Est. https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

Extension of the mandatory curfew in some provinces until April 30 Link: https://www.facebook.com/sggtchad/photos/a.1413843668653340/2989162057788152/?type=3&theater=

President Idris Déby Announces: immediate payment of all death benefits due to deceased civil and military agents, indemnities and ancillary wages owed to retirees, and the payment of medical expenses for civil agents and the defense and security forces for a total amount of 5 billion FCFA; the assumption by the State of all the water consumption billed by the Société Tchadienne des Eaux or the Management Committees to households throughout the territory for six (06) months, from April 1, 2020 , including at public standpipes; the assumption by the State of the electricity bills of the National Electricity Company for the domestic uses of the social bracket for three (03) months, including the subscribers in prepayment; the completion of the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneurship Fund in agreement with the Chadian banks for an amount of 30 billion. The renewal of exemptions from food products and their extension to other products according to the terms to be set by the Government https://www.alwihdainfo.com/Tchad-le-message-du-president-Idriss-Deby-a-la-nation_a85826.html

No mention of income support, either direct or indirect (via businesses). https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Information is mostly disseminated through the Ministry of Health Facebook page (with regular updates on the situation, advice and general information) https://www.facebook.com/ministeresantetchad/posts/

"A lack of coronavirus testing (...) explains the country’s high mortality rate" http://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20200508-chad-begins-coronavirus-lockdown-amid-lack-of-covid-19-testing Ministry of Health is conducting some tests, but in a restrictive way https://sante-tchad.org/covid-19-communique-n-21-du-ministere-de-la-sante-publique/

"closing of schools" https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad

"Closure of non-essential businesses" https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/chad-coronavirus-covid-19-situation-report-no-1

"ban on gatherings of more than 50 people" https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad

"ban on the transport of people by bus and minibus" https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad

"introduction of a curfew in N'Djamena from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m" https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad

"The Chadian capital will be isolated from the rest of Chad from Friday (08.05.2020) for fifteen days. According to a government decree signed Wednesday, only "vehicles transporting goods and food" will be allowed to enter the city" https://www.dw.com/fr/covid-19-au-tchad-les-autorit%C3%A9s-sanitaires-d%C3%A9pass%C3%A9es/a-53354991

"closure of air borders at commercial passes" (land borders are checked, but not closed) https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad

All schools are closed https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Non-essential businesses are closed. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf

Public events cancelled. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf

There is a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people. https://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/Services/voyager_a_letranger/conseils_par_destination/tchad

There is a ban on public transport. https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf

There are restrictions on travel in and out to certain districts https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340916/chad-authorities-announce-nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-7-update-9

Borders remain closed https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340916/chad-authorities-announce-nationwide-covid-19-restrictions-from-may-7-update-9 https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNICEF%20Chad%20COVID-19%20Situation%20Report%20No.%201%20-%20for%201-15%20April%202020.pdf

On May 18, the health crisis management committee decided to relax some of the measures that had been taken to prevent the spread of the virus: (i) restaurants and grills would reopen for carry out; (ii) stores, shops and markets would reopen; (iii) urban public transportation would resume subject to a maximum number of passengers (4 for taxis and 10 for minibuses) Link - https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

On May 18, the health crisis management committee decided to relax some of the measures that had been taken to prevent the spread of the virus: (i) restaurants and grills would reopen for carry out; (ii) stores, shops and markets would reopen; (iii) urban public transportation would resume subject to a maximum number of passengers (4 for taxis and 10 for minibuses) Link - https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Restrictions on public gatherings remain in place. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347451/chad-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-through-june-15-update-10

Restrictions on movement remain in place. Quarantine measures that prohibit entry and exit into N'Djamena and other regional capitals are active through Friday, June 5. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347451/chad-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-through-june-15-update-10

The Chadian government announced the extension of the suspension of international flights until June 15. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/347451/chad-authorities-extend-international-flight-suspension-through-june-15-update-10

The Health Crisis Management Committee met on Wednesday 03 June 2020 under the chairmanship of the Head of State and declared that the courses(schools) will resume for the exam classes on June 25, 2020 and will end on July 31. Link (page in French) - https://www.presidence.td/fr-news-4245-Covid19_Reunion_du_Comite_de_Gestion_de_la_Crise_Sanitaire.html

Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Link https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/

Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Link https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/

Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Link https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/

Authorities in Chad have extended the existing nightly 2000-0500 curfew in certain regions through at least June 23 as part of government efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Authorities have expanded the curfew to include the provinces of Guera and Kanem in addition to provinces under existing curfew restrictions since May, including N’Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari-Baguirmi Region; and N’Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis Region.Other restrictions and measures remain in place nationwide, including a ban on travel into and out of the capital, N’Djamena, as well as all provincial capitals until at least June 22. Link https://www.universalweather.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on-business-aviation-in-the-middle-east-and-africa/

No new policy identified.

No new policy identified

No new policy identified

No new policy identified.

No new policy identified.

No new policy identified.

According to IMF ,"On June 25, classes will resume for graduating classes in the elementary, middle and high schools, as well as universities in Chad. Link https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to IMF ,"Worship places will also reopen on June 25 only ". Link https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

According to IMF ,"Worship places will also reopen on June 25 only ". Link https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The meeting ended with the decision to lift the ban on intercity bus travel for one month, starting on June 25, under strict respect for social distancing and the mandatory wearing of masks. https://www.presidence.td/fr-news-4252.html

"The meeting ended with the decision to lift the ban on intercity bus travel for one month, starting on June 25, under strict respect for social distancing and the mandatory wearing of masks." https://www.presidence.td/fr-news-4252.html However, entry and exit into N'Djamena and provincial capitals remains prohibited amid ongoing quarantine measures. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365446/chad-international-flights-to-resume-august-1-update-13 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad

The Government of Chad announced that the N’Djamena airport will reopen effective August 1, 2020 https://td.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"As of 22 July 2020, a total of 318 out of 320 (99.4 per cent) contacts have been traced and are followed." https://reliefweb.int/report/chad/unicef-chad-covid-19-situation-report-no-4-11-june-22-july-2020

No change found. "Certain activities and businesses in Chad, including nonessential shops, markets, and restaurants with takeaway services, have been allowed to resume operations since the end of May. Social distancing and hygiene measures must be adhered to in these establishments." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365891/chad-authorities-extend-modified-nightly-curfew-in-ndjamena-and-other-regions-through-august-17-update-14

No change found.

No change found.

No change found. "Public transport services have resumed with limited passenger capacity." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365891/chad-authorities-extend-modified-nightly-curfew-in-ndjamena-and-other-regions-through-august-17-update-14

Entry and exit into N'Djamena and provincial capitals still remains prohibited amid ongoing quarantine measures. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365446/chad-international-flights-to-resume-august-1-update-13 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad

Commercial flights resume in Chad from Saturday, August 1. "All international travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate dated no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Chad. If you enter Chad, you’ll need to surrender your passport, quarantine at home for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test on the 7th day. Passports will be returned upon presentation of the COVID-19 test receipt." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chad https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365446/chad-international-flights-to-resume-august-1-update-13

"Chadian authorities have extended a nightly curfew in effect for the capital N'Djamena and other regions through August 17 to curb the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The curfew has however been shortened by an hour and will now be in effect between 23:00 and 05:00 (local time). The nightly curfew applies in N'Djamena, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Guera, Kanem, and Mayo-Kebbi Est regions; Mandelia and Lougoun sub-prefectures in Chari Baguirmi region; and N'Djamena Fara sub-prefecture in Hadjer-Lamis region. Individuals are only permitted to leave their homes for essential services during the curfew hours." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/365891/chad-authorities-extend-modified-nightly-curfew-in-ndjamena-and-other-regions-through-august-17-update-14

No change found.

No change found.

No change found.

'The Government has introduced a curfew from 11pm to 5am in 6 provinces (Guera, Kanem, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, May-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est) and the capital N’Djamena, and declared a health emergency restricting movement and public gatherings throughout the country.' (page updated 17/08, marked still current 24/08) http://archive.fo/v6YZo

'There are quarantine measures in the capital N’Djamena and provincial capitals, banning entry and exit.' http://archive.fo/v6YZo