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COVID-19 government response timeline for Moldova

Find out what policies Moldova has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 24th, 2020Jan 24
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
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
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Feb 24th, 2020Feb 24
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
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
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Feb 26th, 2020Feb 26
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
"'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/
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Feb 26th, 2020Feb 26
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
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/
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Mar 8th, 2020Mar 08
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Mar 9th, 2020Mar 09
Level 1 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - limited contact tracing; not done for all casesDetails
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
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Mar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Mar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Mar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
*/ 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."
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Mar 11th, 2020Mar 11
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Mar 11th, 2020Mar 11
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
Mar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Mar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
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/
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Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Mar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
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
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Mar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Mar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
"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
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Mar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
"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
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Apr 3rd, 2020Apr 03
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 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/
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Apr 3rd, 2020Apr 03
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
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
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Since i could not understand PDF Documents on website of MInistry of Health so i am leaving it provisional
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Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
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.
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Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
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
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Apr 20th, 2020Apr 20
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 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
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Apr 30th, 2020Apr 30
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
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
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Apr 30th, 2020Apr 30
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
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
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May 6th, 2020May 06
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
"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
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May 15th, 2020May 15
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
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
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May 16th, 2020May 16
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
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
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
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
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Jul 10th, 2020Jul 10
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
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
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Masks are required on public transport. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
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
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
No local travel restrictions in Moldova. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/moldova/coronavirus
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
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
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Public Information campaign appears organised with posters giving specific advice and instructions. https://msmps.gov.md/minister/comunicare/covid-19/
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Aug 8th, 2020Aug 08
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
State of emergency still in place.
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Aug 8th, 2020Aug 08
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
State of emergency still in place.
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Aug 8th, 2020Aug 08
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
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/
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Aug 8th, 2020Aug 08
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
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/
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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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