What's the government response timeline for Haiti?

First message by the Ministry of health in teaching population how to safeguard about Covid and what it is https://twitter.com/MsppOfficiel/status/1234959245734486016 followed by new campaigns

"The Caribbean nation’s two international airports — in Port-au-Prince and Cape Haitian — are screening incoming passengers for the virus, Clement said."; “At the four official border crossings — at Malpasse, Ouanaminthe, Belladere, and Anse a Pitre — we are screening travelers using the same methods the airports are using and we are intensifying our efforts there.” https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/haiti-intensifies-coronavirus-preparations

"The Haitian government has been more visible on social media, with regards to coronavirus prevention and news. The presidential press secretary, Eddy Jackson Alexis, has been posting alerts on his official Twitter account. The health minister said the government has established a second emergency telephone line — 116 (equivalent to 911 in the U.S.) and that they are working on a third emergency line that citizens can call at no charge, for information on the virus." https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/haiti-intensifies-coronavirus-preparations https://twitter.com/JoutheJoseph/status/1238235596595789825

"On March 15, the Government of Haiti held a press conference to announce flight restrictions and closure of the border with the Dominican Republic." https://ht.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-port-au-prince-haiti-january-8-2020-4-3-2-2-3-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-4-3-2-2-2-2-5-2-2/

"Haiti, one of the few Caribbean nations with no recorded cases of the new coronavirus, announced Sunday a shutdown of its border with the Dominican Republic, a ban on travel for government officials, and a suspension of flights from Europe, Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Latin America."; still allowing flights from the US https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241212621.html

President announces covid information center launch https://twitter.com/PrimatureHT/status/1239753349114798080

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html “President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures. A partial travel ban that still allowed flights from Cuba and the United States was expanded to a full shutdown of the country’s two international airports and seaports. Schools, universities and factories were also closed”

"President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures"; "Though the government closed schools, non-essential businesses and banned gathering of more than 10 people, it has struggled to enforce its own measures." https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html

"President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures"; "Though the government closed schools, non-essential businesses and banned gathering of more than 10 people, it has struggled to enforce its own measures."; "After the first official coronavirus case was detected on March 19, the government closed schools and banned church services" https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/05/08/853052522/haitian-doctor-says-this-is-the-worst-epidemic-hes-faced https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html

"President Jovenel Moïse confirmed the country’s first two positive COVID-19 cases on March 19, and announced sweeping new “lockdown” measures"; "Though the government closed schools, non-essential businesses and banned gathering of more than 10 people, it has struggled to enforce its own measures." https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html

"the population should practice social distancing"; work, school, etc. closed, yet informal workers continue working and many people are still visible outside their homes https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html

" 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew was imposed" https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html

First positive cases announced, meaning testing capacity is in place. However, testing is limited and they remain difficult to access https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html

Jingles being shared via social media to share coronavirus information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF27t-ldsBs

"Haiti: Authorities suspend public transportation between Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince over COVID-19 fears" https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329691/haiti-authorities-suspend-public-transportation-between-les-cayes-and-port-au-prince-over-covid-19-fears-april-6-update-3

"The state of health emergency that had been declared by the Government on April 19th over the spread of COVID-19 was renewed until July 19. The country’s ports, airports and borders will continue to be closed until then" https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

" In order to guarantee jobs provided by subcontracting companies in the textile industry, the Government authorized these factories to gradually resume their activities from April 20th, while respecting the measures to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures include, among others, the operation of the factories on rotating basis with only 30 percent of their workforce, measuring the temperature of the workers upon entry to the factory, and the obligation to wear facial masks" https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"public gatherings such as Souvenance – a Vodou festival that usually draws thousands to gather and celebrate around Easter – have been cancelled or postponed" https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/feature/2020/04/20/coronavirus-Haiti-earthquake

"Haiti: Authorities close all roads with access to South Department for 15 days amid coronavirus disease" https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/331571/haiti-authorities-close-all-roads-with-access-to-south-department-for-15-days-amid-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-april-11-update-4

"Dr. Inobert Pierre, director of St. Boniface Hospital, sent a car with loudspeakers blaring: Covid-19 is not a crime; it can strike anybody; prevention is the best cure."; "Dr. Pape has trained more than 1,000 people to go door-to-door, seeking out anyone with symptoms and urging them to go to the hospital." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/world/americas/coronavirus-haiti.html

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/04/for-haitians-die-of-hunger-today-or-coronavirus-tomorrow.html 4 May. Jakara Post citing Agence France-Presse “Masks aside, for many Haitians the main question remains: Die of hunger today or coronavirus tomorrow?  On the hilltops east of Port-au-Prince, in the Petionville suburb, merchants took a stand for the latter option, protesting in the streets against a rule limiting their commercial activities to three days a week -- a town hall directive mainly issued in vain.” No mention of income support in this article or elsewhere.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/496957-states-build-contact-tracing-armies-to-crush-coronavirus “Massachusetts and Ohio have partnered with Partners in Health, a global health nonprofit originally established to support programs in Haiti, to field teams of contact tracers.”

wearing of masks in public made mandatory, although reports indicate many people are not wearing them " https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article241249651.html"

"easing loan repayment obligations for three months" https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Schools remain closed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/covid-19-haiti-current-response-and-challenges

Remote working is encouraged and public sector workers are to work on a rotational basis. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

All events are canceled. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6

Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6

As workers are being allowed to return to work gradually, it can be assumed that some form of public transport is present. However this has not been made clear https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

staying at home is recommended as the government recommends working at home. Most restrictions have been extended till July. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

There is an extension of the state of emergency which includes a curfew between 20:00hrs and 5:00hrs. In some areas, internal movement is restricted. https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-haiti-increases-country-movement-restrictions-april-8 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6

The border closure remains intact as state of emergency remains till july https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344786/haiti-president-jovenel-moise-extends-state-of-emergency-until-july-20-update-6

Support is planned for wage payments and transfers to support households. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Loan repayment conditions were eased for 3 months https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

There is a coordinated public information campaign https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

As tesiting is limited in some areas, those being tested have to be eligible https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article243336146.html

As testing facilities are limited, there is limited contact tracing https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article243336146.html

School closures remain in place https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020

Working is required to be rotational and working from home is recommended where possible. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

All large gatherings and public events are cancelled https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020

Gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed. https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020

As the economy is reopening, it may be assumed that public transport is needed for workers. it was also required to close public transport to les cayes and port au prince. There is no record of this ban bein lifted https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30455-haiti-flash-suspension-of-public-transport-les-cayes-port-au-prince.html https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020

Staying home and working from home is recommended. https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020

Restrictions of movement have not been lifted for les cayes and port au prince https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30455-haiti-flash-suspension-of-public-transport-les-cayes-port-au-prince.html

Border closures remain in place. The borders with the Dominican republic are heavily monitored. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-30455-haiti-flash-suspension-of-public-transport-les-cayes-port-au-prince.html

Income payments and cash transfers have been made for vulnerable households https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

This was done by easing loan repayments for particular enterprises. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

There is a coordinated public information campaign https://migration.iom.int/reports/haiti-%E2%80%94-covid-19-border-monitoring-%E2%80%94-situation-report-13-15-21-june-2020

This is limited due to scarcity of tests https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/reports/-covid-19-in-haiti-apr-03-2020

This is limited to to scarcity of tests and testing personell https://pandemic.internationalsos.com/reports/-covid-19-in-haiti-apr-03-2020

Gatherings are allowed up to 50 people from June 30, 2020. http://archive.today/2020.07.11-154439/ https://mspp.gouv.ht/site/downloads/COMMUNIQUE%20No%20009%20concernant%20l%20Etat%20d%20urgence.pdf.pdf

Borders and international airports are open since June 30, 2020. Some commercial flights have resumed. Travellers must be quarantined for 14 days unless they can provide negative test results from the last 72h. http://archive.today/2020.07.11-154439/ https://mspp.gouv.ht/site/downloads/COMMUNIQUE%20No%20009%20concernant%20l%20Etat%20d%20urgence.pdf.pdf http://archive.today/2020.07.11-155038/ https://mspp.gouv.ht/site/downloads/Note%20circulaire%20sur%20l%20ouverture%20de%20%20l%20aeroport.pdf

Schools will open for some levels on August 10. All levels should resume on August 17. https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/communique-de-presse-du-menfp-relative-a-la-relance-des-activites-scolaire/

A negative Covid PCR certificate is required to enter Haiti for travellers coming from countries where "the rate of Covid-19 is high". /web/20200722120221/ https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-31254-haiti-flash-a-negative-covid-19-pcr-certificate-will-be-required-for-travelers-arriving-in-haiti-official.html

The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There are no specific recommendations with regards to workplace closing. https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html

The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There are no specific recommendations with regards to public events. https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html

The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. The population is advised to avoid large gatherings. https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html

The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There is no information relative to closing public transport. https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html

The state of sanitary emergency ended on July 20, 2020. There is no information relative to limiting internal movement. https://www.haitilibre.com/article-31395-haiticovid-19-il-n-y-a-plus-d-etat-d-urgence-sanitaire-en-haiti.html

Schools open August 10th, in order to complete the 2019-2020 academic year. First, 'the resumption will only concern pupils of the 9th fundamental year and the final class (NS4 and philosophy)' on 10/08, followed by other levels (except for preschools) on August 17th. https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/communique-de-presse-du-menfp-relative-a-la-relance-des-activites-scolaire/ https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/reprise-des-activites-scolaires-le-protocole-sanitaire-du-ministere-de-leducation-nationale-et-de-la-formation-professionnelle-est-presente-au-public/ https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/haiti-schools-reopen-first-time-five-months-coronavirus-outbreak

All levels of schools are now open to complete the 2019-2020 academic year, after some levels restarted education on August 10th. This does not include preschools, but since they would be closed anyway and simply don't need to make up for lost academic time so do not need to open, I have coded this as 0. https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/communique-de-presse-du-menfp-relative-a-la-relance-des-activites-scolaire/ https://www.communication.gouv.ht/2020/07/reprise-des-activites-scolaires-le-protocole-sanitaire-du-ministere-de-leducation-nationale-et-de-la-formation-professionnelle-est-presente-au-public/ https://www.voanews.com/covid-19-pandemic/haiti-schools-reopen-first-time-five-months-coronavirus-outbreak