What's the government response timeline for Republic of the Congo?

The Congolese Ministry of Health announced new quarantine measures for all travelers from areas with high numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases amid fears of an outbreak in the country on Tuesday, March 3. 14-day quarantine in a hotel located in Kintélé will apply to all travelers who stayed in or transited through mainland China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy. Authorities also announced the quarantine of any travelers with COVID-19 symptoms (fever and cough). There have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Congo as of Wednesday, March 4. Further spread of the virus is to be expected over the near term. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/319746/congo-authorities-implement-quarantine-measures-march-3

DAKAR, March 14 (Reuters) - Congo Republic on Saturday confirmed its first case of the coronavirus, a 50-year-old man who had traveled to the country on March 1 from Paris, the government said. The patient is in stable condition and his wife and daughter have been isolated, the government said in a statement. https://news.trust.org/item/20200314231524-ebs0t

Ministry of Communication and Media first releases an urgent warning on COVID based on the first Corona Virus case in the country - Minister urges caution, vigilance in prevention and following recommendations (hand wash with soap / hand sanitizer etc.) https://www.facebook.com/MinistereComCG/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARC_gCaLX8SDUfG9e0E-QXkVLYUtxE8HGI-H6G7sUI8fluXTj9SsB9rvbzyJvUDDtXcsNHfgCWgIX5E1&hc_ref=ARTxHdye3czMl7eTvK9SheSUH_5TbKoJAqpGDG_cXkvq2DW0qlgaECnXTCGMyeG2CZM&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDjRomxowlmn_rc6-DiCxQoEpxt50vwVsW8rM9PkUZk2vs_7Hi0H8f05Es10EMJEr1xuS0ebAV9H4Fwa6vrBZemW5MC_CYWo17xzvZsCiJJ9qs2SJ641XFtBvFirOpdTSCq9n-_MeklXtDKBCQUBQF0PUc_ZKogX_I_9E9v2pLGqWCFwFMWsKXx2k3Aa5hNwN6FlcVkF-yPIIg2qeshTlwtTRVi4H1fNOXchJ97urIxyvpp56CGL6Ng4Qishw1FAU6IkEyC_EW5Dmg2d9I6e2Ato3Oa-atyle9XjC5E_Gxd088sDncEUAIwQaFTi4t22_XnWC9LRF79IvnCKHDqjmnDQ0hUokWgFQndMTbevCTfYgU8EejwI448PwYQ8SFXQn6vXa97nczfNNriGDJHpW6XboYxjkMPQDkTOTbz85zOEpZ2zpHPWyngscYG1t9uWVKVlMP4Z0KfLm2SDdcW9mtTxVOGYb9YnCYs3924iU_-sbofK_rdF4kDp3VUWvNGHdwUkZqRDw

Arriving travelers/ those exposed to them e.g. "The tests of the Covid-19 on an American national and a Congolese subject, coming from Paris in France, turned out to be positive." In the government statement, the chief of the executive Clément Mouamba stressed that the tracing and the research of the contact subjects are in progress. https://lesechos-congobrazza.com/societe/6729-deux-cas-de-coronavirus-detectes-a-brazzaville-le-gouvernement-renforce-son-protocole

As of March 21, 2020 The Republic of Congo closed its borders and all international passenger flights are suspended. https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

There is only an exception for workers providing essential goods and services. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Lockdown measures include prohibiting people from leaving home and a nationwide curfew from 8 pm until 5 am. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Lockdown measures include suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. exceptions are only for essential services.

The Republic of Congo has closed all land, air and maritime borders until further notice with the exception of cargo flights and vessels. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements

Contact tracing limited to immediate family / members of the household. https://news.trust.org/item/20200314231524-ebs0t

Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

There is only an exception for workers providing essential goods and services. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Lockdown measures include prohibiting people from leaving home and a nationwide curfew from 8 pm until 5 am. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Lockdown measures include suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. exceptions are only for essential services. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

The Republic of Congo has closed all land, air and maritime borders until further notice with the exception of cargo flights and vessels. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements

As of March 30, the relevant Ministries are releasing the same / coordinated info, press releases and there is a national hotline https://www.facebook.com/MinistereComCG/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARC_gCaLX8SDUfG9e0E-QXkVLYUtxE8HGI-H6G7sUI8fluXTj9SsB9rvbzyJvUDDtXcsNHfgCWgIX5E1&hc_ref=ARTxHdye3czMl7eTvK9SheSUH_5TbKoJAqpGDG_cXkvq2DW0qlgaECnXTCGMyeG2CZM&fref=nf&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDjRomxowlmn_rc6-DiCxQoEpxt50vwVsW8rM9PkUZk2vs_7Hi0H8f05Es10EMJEr1xuS0ebAV9H4Fwa6vrBZemW5MC_CYWo17xzvZsCiJJ9qs2SJ641XFtBvFirOpdTSCq9n-_MeklXtDKBCQUBQF0PUc_ZKogX_I_9E9v2pLGqWCFwFMWsKXx2k3Aa5hNwN6FlcVkF-yPIIg2qeshTlwtTRVi4H1fNOXchJ97urIxyvpp56CGL6Ng4Qishw1FAU6IkEyC_EW5Dmg2d9I6e2Ato3Oa-atyle9XjC5E_Gxd088sDncEUAIwQaFTi4t22_XnWC9LRF79IvnCKHDqjmnDQ0hUokWgFQndMTbevCTfYgU8EejwI448PwYQ8SFXQn6vXa97nczfNNriGDJHpW6XboYxjkMPQDkTOTbz85zOEpZ2zpHPWyngscYG1t9uWVKVlMP4Z0KfLm2SDdcW9mtTxVOGYb9YnCYs3924iU_-sbofK_rdF4kDp3VUWvNGHdwUkZqRDw

Lockdown measures include suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. exceptions are only for essential services. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/entry-requirements

Financial aid of 4 billion FCFA granted to households and people experiencing poverty. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

Free water and electricity for all households during the confinement period. https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

MTN and WHO facebook live on COVID-19 https://www.afro.who.int/fr/news/loms-et-mtn-sassocient-pour-sensibiliser-contre-le-covid-19-en-direct-sur-facebook

On May 18, the lockdown was eased with opening up of primary schools' final year class and graduation class. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

On May 18, the lockdown was eased: restaurants, hotels, and most private services remain closed in the two main cities, but the rest of the country has opened up completely. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

On May 18, the lockdown was eased with opening up of public transportation. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C

Current nationwide overnight curfew between 20:00 and 05:00 (local time). See: ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200601213428/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5

Non-essential travel in and out of both Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire is restricted, while in zone 2, travel between other departments can resume from Monday, May 18. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5

"The school grades of CM2, 3ieme and Terminale will reopen as of June 1st to allow for exam preparation. All other classes will resume in September." https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-republic-of-congo-curfew-extended-until-may-31/

Some shops and hairdressers have reopened, bars, restaurants and hotels remain closed in major cities. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#C https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/19/republic-of-congo-begins-life-after-lockdown//

"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

"Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/staying-during-coronavirus

Lockdown was extended to the 31st of May, with gradual easing at different rates in different zones. A significant proportion of public transport was opened on 18th May with further easing planned for 31st May. Unable to find data from beyond 31st May to confirm. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5 https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-republic-of-congo-curfew-extended-until-may-31/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/05/19/republic-of-congo-begins-life-after-lockdown// "The resumption of public transport is great news for Pavel Samba who has been a taxi driver for the last 15 years."

Nightly curfew was due to end on 31st May - unable to find new updates. Different levels of movement allowed depending on zone. Some areas appear to still impose stay at home measures. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5

Levels of movement allow differ depending on zone, some areas still appear to be restricting movement. No updaters beyond planned easing of lockdown on 31st May are available. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/342926/congo-authorities-extend-curfew-and-border-closures-until-may-31-update-5

"Financial aid of 4 billion FCFA granted to households and people experiencing poverty." https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

"Free water and electricity for all households during the confinement period" + creation of a fund to help vulnerable populations". https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/republic-of-congo-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html

"Preventative measures and restrictions are in place. A nationwide curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice." https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/congo-brazzaville

"The Republic of Congo authorities have announced the suspension of all commercial flights in and out of the country and the closure of land and sea borders until further notice." https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/congo-brazzaville

Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. "The school grades of CM2, 3ieme and Terminale will reopen as of June 1st to allow for exam preparation. All other classes will resume in September." https://cg.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-republic-of-congo-curfew-extended-until-may-31/

Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. http://archive.vn/07PUl

A curfew exists except essential workers according to UK FCO: http://archive.vn/07PUl

According to UK FCO: Lockdown measures, including prohibiting people from leaving home, suspension of non-essential travel and a curfew. There is an exception for workers providing essential goods and services. http://archive.vn/07PUl

https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 effective from July 28 to August 19

According to the UK embassy, The Senate has approved the extension of the state of health emergency for 20 days, from July 30. Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus

According to the UK embassy, The Senate has approved the extension of the state of health emergency for 20 days, from July 30. All shops, except those selling food and essential products, are closed. Places of worship, schools, higher education institutions, bars and nightclubs are closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus

According to the UK embassy, The country remains under a state of health emergency until August 19, 2020. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. Link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus

According to the UK embassy, The country remains under a state of health emergency until August 19, 2020. Gatherings of more than 50 people as well as of family events such as weddings and funerals are prohibited. Link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus

Unable to find updated data.

According to the US embassy, The country remains under a state of health emergency until August 19, 2020 and since July 28, the curfew regressed from 22:00 to 20:00 until 05:00 in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Link: https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ A nationwide curfew from 10pm until 5am. Link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/congo/-coronavirus

No updated data found.

According to the US embassy, the Republic of Congo closed its borders and all international passenger flights are suspended. The government is planning to re-open the borders on Aug 20, 2020 if adequate health measures are in place by that time. https://cg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

From 10th August 2020, schools and universities were allowed to reopen after having been closed for four months. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/schools-reopen-in-dr-congo-amid-covid-19/1937210

As of 15th August 2020, places of worship were allowed to reopen. Nightclubs and bars remain closed, however businesses, banks, restaurants and shops are re-opening in Kinshasa with social distancing measures in place. https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Curfew no longer in place. https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

As of 15th August 2020, domestic flights resumed (negative PCR test required). https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Borders, ports and airports opened on 15th August 2020. All passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test from within 72 hours of departure upon arrival. All travellers entering the DRC, regardless of the origin of their travel, are required to self-quarantine in their residence or hotel for 14 day upon arrival. The DRC Ministry of Health may monitor travellers during the quarantine period and request information. They may request travellers take an additional COVID-19 test after arrival. https://cd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/