What's the government response timeline for Côte d'Ivoire?
Response timeline
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COVID-19 government response timeline for Côte d'Ivoire
Find out what policies Côte d'Ivoire has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Mar 11th, 2020Mar 11
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
There is no clear indication of the country's contact tracing policy but reading through daily situation reports there is evidence of at least some contact tracing since the first case detected on 11 March 2020 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584357274N-3-La-Bonne-Info-13-mars-17h20mn-1-cas-confirme-0-deces.jpg
HideMar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Daily official briefings on the situation - with a prevention campaign, hotline, press and social media updates http://www.gouv.ci/_grandossier.php?recordID=222
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
In a communiqué issued on 16 March, following detection of 6 cases of Covid-19 in Abidjan, government announced closures of all schools (all levels) for 30 days as from 16/03/2020. Midnight http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
As from 16 march, government announced that for the following 15 days ( renewable) all non-ivorians coming from countries with more than 100 cases would not be allowed in the country. Announced in a communiqué from the Conseil National de Sécurité: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
On march 16, government announced that testing and care for suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 would be free: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Nightclubs, Cinemas and theatres are closed from 18 March 2020 midnight for a period of 15 days (renewable), http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
All sporting and cultural events - national and international are suspended for a period of 15 days renewable as from midnight 18 March 2020. http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf
HideMar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
On 16 March, the government announced that as from march 18th at midnight, and for a period of 15 days, renewable, gatherings of more than 50 people would be not allowed. http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1584396935COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-NATIONAL-DE-SECURITE-RELATIF-A-LA-SITUATION-DE-LA-PANDEMIE-DE-LA-MALADIE-A-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-EN-COTE-D-IVOIRE.pdf
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
On 22 March, all movement of persons across land, maritime and air barriers was suspended: Announced in a presidential address on 23rd March 2020 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf
HideMar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Policy is unclear. Two pieces of evidence point to this rating. The 23rd March announcement of a state of emergency stipulates the 'gradual confinement of populations by geographic regions'; and the 25 Mar communiqué encouraging work from home suggests that stay at home is at least recommended. http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585134598MINISTERE-DE-L-ECONOMIE-NUMERIQUE-ET-DE-LA-POSTE.jpg
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Measures announced on 16 march - extended for the duration of the state of emergency - initially planned till Apr 15, then extended to April 30 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
State of emergency declared on entire territory as per law n°59-231 of 7 novembre 1959. This included closures of restaurants and maquis as from midnight 23 March 2020. http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
The 23 March announcement of the state of Emergency included the measure stipulating regulation of transport between cities and regions, and suspends all non-authorized travel between Abidjan and the rest of the country http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Curfew between 9 pm and 5 am was announced as part of the package of measures accompanying the state of emergency declaration of 23 March 2020. http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585000438MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-SON-EXCELLENCE-MONSIEUR-ALASSANE-OUATTARA-RELATIF-A-LA-PANDEMIE-A-CORONAVIRUS.pdf
HideMar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
The ministry of digital economy and postal services issued a communiqué encouraging all employers to implement telecommuting structures where possible. This is for all sectors, and in addition to the closures of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, Maquis already announced on the 16th and 23rd March: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585134598MINISTERE-DE-L-ECONOMIE-NUMERIQUE-ET-DE-LA-POSTE.jpg
HideMar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
In addition to nationwide curfew restricting movement between 9 pm and 5 am, the government announced that it is banning travel between Abidjan and other parts of the country as from 26 march at Midnight - applies to everyone except persons with authorisation for essential services http://www.gouv.ci/_actualite-article.php?recordID=10981&d=1
HideMar 31st, 2020Mar 31
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Government announced suspending payment of water and electricity bills for april to july and may to august, and that it would cover bills already due through april. (CI utility bills are paid on 3 monthly basis). The government also called on landlords to be flexible in soliciting payments from tenants. http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1585943114Pandemie-du-coronavirus-COVID-19-Presentation-du-plan-de-soutien-economique-social-et-humanitaire.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
9 April Communiqué of the Comité Nationale de Sécurité announced additional measures which include reducing all non essential movements and the implementation of work from home: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf
HideApr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
April 9 communiqué clearly requires that public transportation enforce social distancing measures and carry fewer people - also applicable to private transport: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf
HideApr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
For 'fragile' persons such as older persons, stay at home is mandatory, as announced in April 9 communiqué: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf
HideApr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
April 9 Communiqué announced reinforcements in testing capacity: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586513040Communique-du-CNS-09-04-2020.pdf
HideApr 15th, 2020Apr 15
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
The government announced the creation of 4 funds on April 15 but has not yet detailed the mechanisms for disbursement but the intent of these funds is to prevent job losses and support informal workers, as well as provide humanitarian support to vulnerable populations http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586987868COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-15-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 15th, 2020Apr 15
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Landlords are not allowed to increase rent until June 30th nor can they expel tenants (announced in 15 April Cabinet meeting) http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586987868COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-15-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 17th, 2020Apr 17
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
During Cabinet Meeting of 8 April, state of emergency - and it is assumed, all announced measures to date - are extended until April 24 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1586380206COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-08-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideApr 25th, 2020Apr 25
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
State of emergency extended until 8 may 2020 - assumption is that announced measures follow: http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1587759925COMMUNIQUE-DE-LA-PRESIDENCE-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-DU-24-AVRIL-2020.pdf
HideMay 5th, 2020May 05
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
As from May 5th, this includes distribution of facemasks to frontline workers and fragile/vulnerable groups in Greater Abidjan http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588793330COMMUNIQUE-DU-CONSEIL-DES-MINISTRES-DU-MERCREDI-06-MAI-2020.pdf
HideMay 7th, 2020May 07
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Reiterated in the 7 May presidential address that began lifting restrictive measures http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 7th, 2020May 07
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
No clear articulation of policy, but is indicated piecemeal through information bulletins
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the interior of the country began re-opening May 8, while schools in the Greater Abidjan area may begin to re-open May 25. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Closed sectors (Bars, restaurants, Maquis, theatres, nightclubs,) can now be open in the interior of the country but should remain closed in Abidjan until May 15 http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
No specific announcement made during 7 may address - but gatherings of up to 200 people allowed in the interior. In Abidjan, no gatherings of more than 50 people allowed http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Gatherings of no more than 50 people for Greater Abidjan until May 15th. For the rest of the country, gatherings of up to 200 people allowed http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
No specific announcement made during 7 may announcement but given that Abidjan remains closed off, assuming that there are at least some limitations http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
No specific announcement made on 7 May presidential address but a health alert is maintained and surveillance will be strengthened. To date, stay at home was only for fragile persons and infected persons http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Curfew is lifted in the interior of the country but remains in place in greater Abidjan until May 15th - although curfew hrs are reduced to 11 pm to a am. Greater Abidjan will still be quarantined off and controls in place for entering and exiting the area. Wearing a mask is required in greater Abidjan http://www.gouv.ci/doc/1588886529PANDEMIE-DE-CORONAVIRUS-2019-COVID-19-MESSAGE-A-LA-NATION-DE-S.E.M.-LE-PRESIDENT-DE-LA-REPUBLIQUE-Jeudi-7-mai-2020.pdf
HideMay 11th, 2020May 11
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
No further announcements made since closure announced on March 22 - Al jazeera travel restriction tracker records border as still closed as of 11 May https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
The government of Cote d’Ivoire has updated the restrictions in place related to COVID-19. Effective May 15, the curfew is now lifted nation-wide. Primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the interior of the country began re-opening May 8, while schools in the Greater Abidjan area may begin to re-open May 25. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Restaurants and maquis in the Greater Abidjan area will be permitted to re-open on May 15, but are expected to follow strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines. Bars, night clubs, cinemas and entertainment venues will remain closed through May 31. Effective May 8, these prohibitions were lifted in the interior of the country. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
no announcement but gatherings of up to 200 people are now permitted nation-wide, as long as physical distancing and protection measures are respected. Hence it depends on the size of the event. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
Gatherings of up to 200 people are now permitted nation-wide, as long as physical distancing and protection measures are respected. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
no special announcement but travel from and to Abidjan is prohibited and there is an online application process to request permission for inter-city travel https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those with chronic health conditions, should remain at home. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Travel from the Greater Abidjan area (including Dabou, Azagule, Bingerville, Grand-Bassam, Bonoua and Assinie) to the rest of the country remains prohibited through May 31 and is being enforced by entry and exit check points https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 16th, 2020May 16
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Regular commercial passenger flights remain suspended for an indefinite period. Some diplomatic missions have been given permission to operate humanitarian repatriation flights for their citizens on a limited basis. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideMay 25th, 2020May 25
Level 0 of 3
C1: School closing - no measuresDetails
Primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the interior of the country began re-opening May 8, while schools in the Greater Abidjan area may begin to re-open May 25. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
But only up to 50 people in the Greater Abidjan area since June 11. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
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
72 498 poor households benefited from the Fonds spécial de solidarité (FSS) Covid-19 at the end of May - 17 billion FCFA. http://www.gouv.ci/_actualite-article.php?recordID=11234 https%3A%2F%2Fci.usembassy.gov%2Fcovid-19-information%2F
HideJun 11th, 2020Jun 11
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
1 052 749 households had their electricity bills cancelled. http://www.gouv.ci/_actualite-article.php?recordID=11234 https%3A%2F%2Fci.usembassy.gov%2Fcovid-19-information%2F
HideJun 13th, 2020Jun 13
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Bars, nightclubs, cinemas and places of entertainment that have started to reopen due to the relaxation have been asked to close again due to the continuation of the State of Emergency and rising new cases. https://www.financialafrik.com/2020/06/11/covid-19-et-deconfinement-en-cote-divoire-le-gouvernement-fait-arriere-toute/
HideJun 13th, 2020Jun 13
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
up to 200 people everywhere apart from the Greater Abidjan area, where the restriction is still at up to 50 people. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideJun 13th, 2020Jun 13
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Vulnerable populations should still remain at home. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideJun 13th, 2020Jun 13
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
The ban on all movement of people to and from Greater Abidjan area is still in place until the end of June. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus
HideJun 13th, 2020Jun 13
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Suspension of regular commercial passenger flights and a State of Emergency remains in effect through 30 June. https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
"Restaurants reopened from 15 May but bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theatres will remain closed until 15 July. Schools have now reopened." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
"gatherings remain limited to 50 or fewer individuals." https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-june-29-2020/ "Within Abidjan, gatherings of more than 50 people are currently not permitted." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus
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Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
"The ban on all movement of people to and from Abidjan has been extended until 15 July. For the purpose of the government decree, “Abidjan” includes the District of Abidjan, Dabou, Azaguie, Bingerville, Grand-Bassam, Bonoua, Assinie and up to PK30 on the Abidjan-Yamoussoukro motorway."ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200706202044/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
"International flights to and from Côte d’Ivoire resume from 1 July. Domestic flights resume from 26 June. Land and sea borders remain closed until 15 July." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus
HideJul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
"International flights to and from Côte d’Ivoire resume from 1 July. Domestic flights resume from 26 June. Land and sea borders remain closed until 15 July." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/staying-during-coronavirus "On June 25, Cote d’Ivoire’s land border closure, State of Emergency, and the isolation of the Greater Abidjan region were extended by the National Security Council of Cote d’Ivoire through July 15, 2020. ... The government also announced that some international flights will be permitted to resume after July 1." https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-june-29-2020/
HideJul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
No change in policy https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-july-14-2020/
HideJul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
No change in policy. https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-july-14-2020/
HideJul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
No change. The government of Cote d’Ivoire reminded the population that all vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, should remain in confinement. https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-july-14-2020/
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Localised school closures https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Jul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Jul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus No meetings of more than 50 people in Abidjan and facemasks required in public places
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
Recommend vulnerable people self isolate
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements State of emergency extended to Julty 30th
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Land and sea borders remain closed. Some commercial flights currently running. 14 day self isolation in own accommodation required https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
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
https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/ivory-coast-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html On March 30, the Government announced the following social measures to support individuals and domestic homes: Postponement of deadlines for payment of electricity and water bills from April to July 2020 and from May to August 2020; Suspension of payment of electricity and water bills for April and May 2020 for underprivileged classes; The establishment of a solidarity fund amounting to CFAF 170 billion to fund the most vulnerable populations within the framework of emergency humanitarian support; Strengthening the control of consumer goods and the application of sanctions to offenders;
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/ivory-coast-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html On 21 March 2020, the CBWAS took major measures, in order to mitigate the negative impact of the sanitary crisis: A FCFA340bn financial help has been granted to commercial banks, so they can sustain the economy; 1,700 companies have been granted loans, while they were not eligible so far, so that they can benefit from further resources; The West African Development Bank (WADB) will receive FCFA25bn from the CBWAS, in order to lower its interest rate and increase the amount of loans granted to WAMU members, so as to be able to fund the domestic economy; To accept to delay financial debt reimbursements, especially for SMEs; To decrease the cost of fund transfers through mobile money, in order to avoid a low in transactions; To fund commercial banks with enough cash to guarantee a good working of cash machines; If necessary, to reorganize the schedule of Treasury bills issuance. The government announced several measures to preserve the key sectors of the economy: The setting up of a private sector support fund for an amount of XOF 250 billion, in order to strengthen the SMEs with at least XOF 100 billion and the setting up of guarantee funds, in order to facilitate the access to bank credits; The setting up of a specific support fund for informal sector enterprises affected by the crisis for an amount of XOF100 billion. Support for the main sectors of the national economy, particularly cashew nuts, cotton, rubber, oil palm, cocoa and coffee with XOF 250 billion; Support for food, market gardening and fruit production for an amount of CFAF 50 billion, including CFAF 20 billion for inputs.
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus Phone hotline for information run by the government
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus Self present for testing if symptomatic
HideJul 16th, 2020Jul 16
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Tracing of people in quarantine through follow up calls. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Jul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Jul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Jul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
A ban on "large public gatherings" - specific numbers not stated. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Unable to find official guidance regarding public transport, however, current bus and train timetables appear to be available with multiple busses and some trains daily. Given the reduction in movement restrictions and opening of domestic travel, it seems public transport would be accessible. https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Bouak%C3%A9/Abidjan
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
No specific recommendation to stay at home. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
Domestic flights have resumed, no specific restrictions on domestic movement. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-cote-divoire-extends-state-emergency-through-july-30-easing-lockdown-greater-abidjan
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
"Quarantine requirements: You will be advised to self-isolate in your own accommodation for 14 days on arrival in Côte d’Ivoire. Data collection" On arrival, you will be required to register your contact details before exiting the airport at the ‘Stop COVID-19’ facility." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
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
Current measures were planned to extend until August - unable to find official information whether or not these have ceased.
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
Current measures were planned to extend until August - unable to find official information whether or not these have ceased.
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Clear written and pictorial information regarding COVID, personal hygiene measures, access to health care and the public health response available on the government website. http://www.gouv.ci/Main2.php
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 0 of 3
C1: School closing - no measuresDetails
"Schools and restaurants are open." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
"As of July 31, 2020, bars, clubs, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues in Abidjan may now open, but must respect social distancing norms and patrons are expected to wear masks." https://ci.usembassy.gov/health-and-travel-alert-u-s-embassy-abidjan-cote-divoire-august-3-2020/Bars, nightclubs, cinemas and theatres reopen from 31 July." No mention of any other businesses that are closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
"From 31 July, gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed. You need to wear face masks in public places. There are hand-washing facilities and/or antibacterial gel available before entering most public buildings and restaurants." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
Restrictions seem to have eased for government organised events, however, there is no mention of changes for private gatherings. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
"The state of emergency has been extended to 31 August. The ban on all movement to and from Abidjan was lifted on 15 July." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 0 of 3
C1: School closing - no measuresDetails
Primary and secondary schools, as well as universities, are permitted to be open. Source: https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
No new update. Source: https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
From 31 July, gatherings authorised by local authorities are allowed. You need to wear face masks in public places. There are hand-washing facilities and/or antibacterial gel available before entering most public buildings and restaurants. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
No new update.
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
No new update. Source: https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
No new update. Source: https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
No new update. Source: https://ci.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
You will be advised to self-isolate in your own accommodation for 14 days on arrival in Côte d’Ivoire. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/entry-requirements
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
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. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
No new update. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
No new update. Source:
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
No new update. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/coronavirus
HideAug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
No new update. Source: https://aip.ci/cote-divoire-aip-covid-19-un-millier-dequipes-de-traceurs-pour-le-suivi-des-cas-contacts/
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