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COVID-19 government response timeline for Mauritania

Find out what policies Mauritania has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Feb 5th, 2020Feb 05
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
*/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/320091/mauritania-authorities-implement-quarantine-measures-for-travelers-from-china-as-of-february-5 - "The Mauritanian Ministry of Health announced that as of Wednesday, February 5, all those traveling from mainland China will be put under quarantine amid fears of a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. The 14-day quarantine is due to take place in centers far from the population."
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Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Ministry of Health has made prevention information campaigns, instituted a hotline and issues daily situation reports ( active as of April 24): http://www.sante.gov.mr/?p=4038; https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/afrique/societe-africaine/covid-19-plus-aucun-cas-positif-la-mauritanie-semble-avoir-trouve-une-strategie-gagnante-contre-l-epidemie_3928929.html
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Mar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
First confirmed case in Mauritania. Although this article does not directly state that contact tracing took place, later articles all confirm that all contacts of confirmed patients were traced. Therefore, I consider it highly likely that full contact tracing was implemented from the first case onwards. source: https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-un-cas-de-corona-officiellement-annonce-dans-le-pays/ ; https://www.saharamedias.net/fr/mauritanie-troisieme-cas-confirme-du-coronavirus/ Source:
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
"Senegal and Mauritania have also announced the immediate closure of schools for three weeks." (released on 15/03/20). ( https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/african-nations-roll-measures-fight-virus-69608406) Unesco database also notes Mauritania schools as closing on 16/03. ( https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse)
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Mar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew// I think schools were actually closed before this date though - see notes for 16/03.
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Mar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
On March 19, the Ministry of the Interior ordered all restaurants and cafes closed, and banned all public gatherings until further notice. It is still in effect as on 27 April as per US embassy advisory. Source: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/
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Mar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
There seems be no official statement on private gatherings like weddings, funeral, etc. However, a news report from 1 April suggests that all non-essential gathering have been banned. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2020/04/01/coronavirus-mauritania-holding-the-line-border-officials-mobilize-against-covid-19-with-international-organization-for-migrations-iom-support// Since, curfew has been imposed in the country, it is likely that all private gatherings are also being restricted. Sources: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew//
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Mar 19th, 2020Mar 19
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
From 19 March, a nighttime curfew between 8pm and 6am has been imposed during which the people are required to stay home. Further, On March 22, the Mauritanian government announced that the new working hours for its government employees will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm until further notice. On March 27, the Mauritanian government announced that the number of government workers, with the exception of the military, security, health and production workers, should be limited at their places of work until further notice. Sources: https://www.africanews.com/2020/03/21/covid-19-mauritania-enforces-curfew// https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Situation report from 23 March states that all commercial flights, land and sea borders are closed: http://www.sante.gov.mr/?p=3760
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
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
The government announced the creation of a special fund for social solidarity and combating the new Corona virus. According to the official news agency, the Mauritanian state contributes to this fund in the amount of 25 billion ounces (about $ 670 million) and is directed to each of the following: The allocation of 5 billion ouguiya to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of which are in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government announced the creation of a special fund for social solidarity and combating the new Corona virus. According to the official news agency, the Mauritanian state contributes to this fund in the amount of 25 billion ounces (about $ 670 million) and is directed to each of the following The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector https:/arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills
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Mar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Mar 29th, 2020Mar 29
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
On March 28, the Mauritanian government announced that as of Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 noon, all road traffic and movement of persons between the wilayas (regions) is prohibited, except for health workers, service delivery missions (e.g., water, electricity, telecommunications) and the transportation of goods. Source: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/
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Apr 2nd, 2020Apr 02
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Even as Mauritania counted no cases as from 18 April, measures of social distancing remain in place: https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/; http://www.lecalame.info/?q=node/10205
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
No measures relating to public transport identified -whether in sit reps or news articles
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Apr 28th, 2020Apr 28
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools and universities are closed until end of Ramadan (on or around May 26). https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-10/
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May 19th, 2020May 19
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Note: The government of Mauritania enacted stricter quarantine restrictions on the town of Kiffa May 19 until further notice, following an increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the area. Travel to and from the town will be restricted as part of new measures. See: https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19
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May 19th, 2020May 19
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Mauritania has reported 173 (4 death and 6 recoveries) as of May 21, 2020. The authorities continue to monitor developments and take needed measures, including an active contacts tracing and testing. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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May 19th, 2020May 19
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Mauritania has reported 173 (4 death and 6 recoveries) as of May 21, 2020. The authorities continue to monitor developments and take needed measures, including an active contacts tracing and testing. See: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Restrictive measures in place since mid-March have been partially eased on 6 May, with the reopening of shops and markets; and the easing of the curfew. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/unicef-mauritania-covid-19-situation-report-no-6-16-31-may-2020
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Since May 19, May 19, Mauritanian authorities announced that travel into and out of the capital Nouakchott and in Kiffa (Assaba region) has been banned due to a surge in reported coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Additionally, movements between different regions in the country have also been prohibited, with the exception of movement between Nouakchott-Ouest, Nouakchott-Nord, and Nouakchott-Sud regions. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344076/mauritania-authorities-announce-travel-ban-for-nouakchott-and-kiffa-assaba-region-may-19-update-5
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
A suspension on all flights to and from Mauritania and border closures remain in place since May. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/344076/mauritania-authorities-announce-travel-ban-for-nouakchott-and-kiffa-assaba-region-may-19-update-5
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Jun 15th, 2020Jun 15
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
All preventive measures have been extended for another 2 weeks. It is now compulsory to wear face masks when in public. https://senalioune.com/mauritanie-prolongement-des-mesures-de-confinements/
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Jun 15th, 2020Jun 15
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
"The restriction on internal travel between cities has not been lifted at this time." https://mr.usembassy.gov/mauritania-health-alert-13/
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
"In Mauritania, student representatives reluctantly accepted the reopening of technical institutions on July 1" https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/07/arab-universities-begin-reopening-after-covid-19-closures/ http://mauriweb.info/node/8223
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Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
Restrictions were relaxed in June, "opening of shops and restaurants subject to compliance with barrier measures". Dated as early as May 20, "authorities have also authorised public religious ceremonies and the opening of markets and restaurants nationwide". https://reliefweb.int/report/mauritania/mauritanie-mise-jour-du-suivi-distance-juin-2020 https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19
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Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 0 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - no measuresDetails
As early as May 20th, "authorities have also authorised public religious ceremonies and the opening of markets and restaurants nationwide". https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-enacts-quarantine-restrictions-kiffa-may-19
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Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 1 of 2
C5: Close public transport - recommend closing (or significantly reduce volume/route/means of transport available)Details
Starting from Friday 10 July 2020 at six, airports are open for domestic flights; roads between states and cities are also open. That indicates before 10th July, a significant amount of public transportation has been suspended. https://wiki.unece.org/display/CTRBSBC/Mauritania
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Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
"The suspension of international travel, including flights, is ongoing as of June 16. Mauritania's borders remain closed, and freight services are subject to increased inspections. Maritime services likely face similar conditions." https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-extends-nationwide-curfew-through-june-30 "The suspension of international travel, including flights, is ongoing as of July 9. Mauritania's borders remain closed and freight services are subject to increased inspections. Maritime services likely face similar conditions." https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10
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Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Jul 7th, 2020Jul 07
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
not able to find new specific policy
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Jul 8th, 2020Jul 08
Level 0 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - no restrictionsDetails
According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 8th, 2020Jul 08
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
The government announced in March an allocation of 5 billion old ounces to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of them in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills
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Jul 8th, 2020Jul 08
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
The government monitors the active and asymptomatic cases and publish their status on the website. http://www.sante.gov.mr/?lang=fr
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
"The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10. Domestic flights can also begin from this date. The use of protective masks is compulsory in all public spaces." https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
"The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10.....The nightly curfew 2000-0600 will expire July 10" https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
"The government of Mauritania has announced the easing of domestic restrictions nationwide from July 10. The nightly 2000-0600 will expire July 10, and intercity travel will be permitted to resume. Domestic flights can also begin from this date. " https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mauritania-ease-domestic-restrictions-july-10
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Same as the previous coding. 'In Mauritania, student representatives reluctantly accepted the reopening of technical institutions on July 1, and of the University of Nouakchott, the country’s only public institution, on September 1, after authorities presented a plan for rigorous safety measures.' https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2020/07/arab-universities-begin-reopening-after-covid-19-closures/
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
According to the US embassy, on June 24th, the Mauritanian Government decides to reopen restaurants, hotels and touristic sites with conditions including social distancing and wearing face masks. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, the Friday collective prayer was suspended from May 14, 2020 to June 24, 2020, but from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 0 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - no measuresDetails
According to IMF, the Friday collective prayer was suspended from May 14, 2020 to June 24, 2020, but from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 0 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - no restrictionsDetails
According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
According to the US government, on July 8, the Mauritanian Government decides to lift the curfew, open the traffic between cities and open airports for domestic traffic. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ According to IMF, from July 10, 2020 all the remaining restrictions were removed, except for the closure of borders and suspension of the international commercial flights. The curfew was completely lifted throughout the country; the restaurants and cafés were reopened; interregional movements of people and domestic flights also resumed. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
According to the US embassy, on March 22, the Mauritanian government closed all land and sea borders, and air space. https://mr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
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
The government announced in March an allocation of 5 billion old ounces to support 30 thousand dependent families by women, the elderly and people with disabilities, most of them in Nouakchott, with a monthly financial aid for three months. https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government announced in March the state shall bear all customs taxes and fees on wheat, oils, powdered milk, vegetables and fruits for the remainder of the year, which will contribute to reducing these basic materials. The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages. https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-electricity-water-bills
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Jul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
The government monitors the active and asymptomatic cases and publish their status on the website. http://www.sante.gov.mr/?lang=fr
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Jul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
All Mauritanian schools and universities are closed until September 1, 2020. Source: https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy-nouakchott-health-alert-2/
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Data is collected from public sources by a team of over one hundred Oxford University students and staff from every part of the world. Please note: not all countries are equally up to date; for certain countries, some indicators will be missing for some days.
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