What's the government response timeline for Moldova?

First public statement of the Moldovan government regarding the COVID-19 virus following a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Moldova. It discusses the symptoms of COVID-19 and urges caution to Moldovan citizens that experience symptoms. https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/msmps-informeaza-asupra-situatiei-epidemiologice-cu-privire-la-infectia-cu-coronavirusul-de

Government of Moldova starts to publish press releases regarding coronavirus developments. Could not find evidence of a full-blown information campaign. https://gov.md/en/comunicate-presa?page=4

"'Special thermal scanners are measuring body temperature, people perceive this procedure with understanding, thanking for responsible approach,' said the head of state." - http://www.infotag.md/populis-en/282846/

Customers of Moldovan mobile phone operators received an SMS from the government, urging to take pre-cautionary measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19. If citizens feel unwell they should call their doctors and if they returned from a risk area, then they should call 112. */ https://www.facebook.com/protectiesocialamoldova/photos/a.238238852896720/2744711862249394/?type=3&theater/

There isn't much information on contact tracing, but it seems contacts from the first case were traced. https://seenews.com/news/moldova-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-690076

The local public authorities, the administrators of the leisure, recreation, sports halls, sports centers, swimming pools, fitness rooms, theaters, cinemas, concert halls, museums, and other units for training and recreation will ensure the cessation of organized activities, including in the recreation and leisure places on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, until 01.04.2020. https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/fost-instituit-cod-rosu-de-alerta-legatura-cu-evolutia-situatiei-epidemiologice-privind

Red alert and bans gatherings more than 50 people https://msmps.gov.md/ro/content/fost-instituit-cod-rosu-de-alerta-legatura-cu-evolutia-situatiei-epidemiologice-privind

*/ https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322151/moldova-government-bans-flights-to-and-from-italy-and-announces-entry-restrictions-march-10-update-1 -- "As of Tuesday, March 10, Moldova has banned all flights to and from Italy amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic."

Schools are closed as of 11 March https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322151/moldova-government-bans-flights-to-and-from-italy-and-announces-entry-restrictions-march-10-update-1

Labs equiped with testing capacity https://en.publika.md/which-laboratory-in-moldova-capable-of-testing-for-covid-19_2661272.html

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Moldova closes its borders as of 17 March 2020 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-moldova/moldova-shuts-borders-halts-international-flights-over-coronavirus-ria-idUSKBN2120IZ

State of emergency declared. In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Moldova’s parliament has declared a state of emergency for a period of 60 days, until May 16. Moldova has closed borders with Romania and Ukraine and suspended all international flights. https://1tv.ge/en/news/moldova-declares-a-state-of-emergency-amid-covid-19-outbreak/

On 21 March, the government declared a state of emergency for one month, shutting down all “non-essential” commerce and banning public gatherings of more than nine people: https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_the_coronavirus_in_eastern_europe_avoiding_another_chernobyl

Transnistria has declared to shut down all public transport in the hope of diminishing and limiting internal movement in the contested region. https://novostipmr.com/ru/news/20-03-23/obshchestvennyy-transport-vremenno-prekrashchaet-svoyu-rabotu

"Residents were instructed to stay at home and can only leave only for work or to shop for food." - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html

"Residents were instructed to stay at home and can only leave only for work or to shop for food." - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html

"The government will also assist businesses that have suspended their activities (fully or partially) by refunding personal income taxes and social security contributions up to 100%. Those that had to stop their operations due to decision of authorities will receive a subsidy amounting to 100% of their income tax, social security and health contributions, and other compulsory state payments. Persons who have worked for at least nine months at one enterprise and have lost their jobs will be paid from 60 to 80% of their final salary. Banks were also incentivised to delay payment deadlines and/or the amounts of due payments on loans until 30 June." https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/covid-19-crisis-response-in-eu-eastern-partner-countries/

Banks are allowed to instigate payment holidays until June 30. Income tax payments have been suspended. https://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are/moldova/overview.html; https://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are/moldova/overview.html

Since i could not understand PDF Documents on website of MInistry of Health so i am leaving it provisional

ban public gatherings: https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_the_coronavirus_in_eastern_europe_avoiding_another_chernobyl

https://seenews.com/news/coronavirus-cases-in-moldova-rise-to-3408-death-toll-reaches-101-696551 https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-records-26-new-covid-19-cases-as-kyiv-shuts-all-public-transportation/30503568.html Since March 23, Moldova's emergency situations committee has banned people older than 63 years from leaving their home except to go to work, buy medicines or food or walk their pets. On March 17, Moldova's parliament declared a countrywide state of emergency, in force until May 16.

Quarantining of some villages: Quarantine regime was established in the settlements Etulia and Cismichioi, southern Vulcanesti district. https://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_the_coronavirus_in_eastern_europe_avoiding_another_chernobyl

"The government will subsidize 100% of the income tax and social contributions for employees in enterprises that had to stop working because of the declared state of emergency, and 60% to other enterprises. • Individual entrepreneurs will be reimbursed for social contributions during the state of emergency". "Unemployment benefits were increased to the level of minimum wage" https://www.ebrd.com/where-we-are/moldova/overview.html

Suspected cases are tested in order to classify and report them based on standard procedures. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/moldova/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.5%20Testing&Type=Section

Contact tracing (active case funding among family members and in places of work/study) and database handling are conducted by the epidemiologists. Medical supervision during 14 days self-isolation at home is provided by the primary care doctors. https://www.covid19healthsystem.org/countries/moldova/livinghit.aspx?Section=1.4%20Monitoring%20and%20surveillance&Type=Section

"The Moldovan State Tax Service May 6 clarified that businesses that have totally or partially ceased their activity due to the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for a tax subsidy of: 1) 100 percent of the amount of income taxes and fees due for taxpayers ordered to cease by specified Moldovan government agencies; or 2) 60 percent of the amount of income taxes and fees due for taxpayers that have ceased activity for reasons other than by government order. Eligible businesses may apply for the subsidies by electronically filing applications to the tax authorities" https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/moldova-tax-agency-clarifies-tax-subsidies-for-businesses-due-to-coronavirus

The nation-wide ban has been extended until 30 June 2020, under the same provision as previously indicated in March https://gov.md/sites/default/files/postanovlenie_no_11_ot_15.05.2020_g._nacionalnoy_chrezvychaynoy_komissii_obshchestvennogo_zdorovya.pdf

https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-moldova-downgrades-state-emergency-may-15-lifting-some-restrictions State of emergency restrictions are being lifted. People can now go to markets, or to the park in groups of three

On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that the educational process is suspended until 1 August 2020. However the admissions processes for vocational and higher education institutions will continue. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y

On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that activities in theatres, cinemas, and concert halls remains forbidden until 1 August 2020. It is allowed to organise mass meeting ’with a single character’ with participation of less than 50 people in compliance with public health measures and away from public institutions and other places at high risk of infection. It is obligatory to keep a contact list of participants. A resumption of outdoor sports training and competitions is also announced, with limited number of spectators and in compliance with public health measures. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y

On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that it is prohibited to be in public places (forests, parks, alleys, beaches etc.) in groups of more than 3 people until 1 August 2020 (with the possibility of extension). Observance of 1 meter distance remains mandatory. The use of children’s playgrounds, sports fields, amusement parks and leisure areas is prohibited. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y

On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that it is forbidden for people over 63 years of age to exit the home and frequent public spaces without need. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y

On July 10, 2020, the National Extraordinary Public Health Commission (CNESP) announced that Borders remain closed for non-Moldovan residents until 1 August 2020. The following exceptions hold; family members of Moldovan citizens, persons holding a long-stay visa, a residence permit or a document equivalent to a residence permit issued by the authorities, persons traveling in the professional interest, evidenced by a visa, residence permit or other equivalent document; members of diplomatic missions and consular offices accredited in the Republic of Moldova, of international organizations / missions, as well as members of their families or personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; persons in transit, including those repatriated as a result of consular protection; and persons traveling for health and humanitarian reasons. Those who do return must complete an epidemiological file and quarantine for fourteen days upon arrival. With some exceptions: drivers and service personnel of road transport vehicles, freight and road vehicles transporting people for a fee, crews and aircraft / ship service personnel and brigades and service personnel of train sets; persons traveling for health or humanitarian reasons, including the companion, as the case may be (with the presentation of the confirmatory documents); pupils / students, enrolled in foreign educational units / institutions the borders of our country, which have to take tests or examinations at the end of the cycles of middle school / high school / higher education; persons traveling in the professional interest, proven by visa, permit residence permit or other confirmatory document; cross-border workers; members of diplomatic missions and consular posts accredited in Republic of Moldova, of international organizations / missions, as well as members their families or personnel who can provide humanitarian aid; people in transit. https://archive.vn/vuF0Y https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/md-measures-covid19_7.pdf

Masks are required on public transport. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus

Social distancing and mask wearing measures are in place for public spaces, however, there is no requirement to stay at home. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus

No local travel restrictions in Moldova. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus

From 30th of June, Moldova has opened borders to non-citizens. Quarantine is required for 14 days on entry. Most border crossings with Ukraine and Romania remain closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/entry-requirements

Public Information campaign appears organised with posters giving specific advice and instructions. https://msmps.gov.md/minister/comunicare/covid-19/

State of emergency still in place.

State of emergency still in place.

Required cancellation of indoor activities is still in place but regulations on outdoor activities have been relaxed and certain events with an attendance of under 50 people are now allowed to proceed. "From 1 August, it is allowed: -Organization of cultural events, outdoors, by theatrical-concert and cinema institutions, accredited by MECC. The event will be attended by a maximum of 50 spectators. -Conducting festive events, with a unique character, except for weddings and celebrations, in public catering units, with the participation of less than 50 people, in compliance with public health measures" https://msmps.gov.md/comunicare/noutati/starea-de-urgenta-in-republica-moldova-se-prelungeste-pana-la-31-august/

Restrictions still in place. "Is prohibited: Being in public places (forests, parks, alleys, beaches, etc.), in groups of more than 3 people. Observance of the social / physical distance of 1 (one) meter remains mandatory, regardless of the number of people present in public places." https://msmps.gov.md/comunicare/noutati/starea-de-urgenta-in-republica-moldova-se-prelungeste-pana-la-31-august/