What's the government response timeline for Mozambique?

"The Health Surveillance System in Mozambique is on high alert and all citizens traveling to Mozambique from affected countries are rigorously assessed by health authorities at the main points of entry"; http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/91-esclarecimento-sobre-a-pratica-de-uso-de-mascaras-e-quarentena-de-cidadaos-no-pais-no-ambito-do-cumprimento-de-recomendacoes-internacionais-sobre-a-epidemia-de-coronavirus

Ministry on Health issues basic guidance and information about Coronavirus, appeals to caution and asks citizens to listen to MISAU guidance in the future; http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/91-esclarecimento-sobre-a-pratica-de-uso-de-mascaras-e-quarentena-de-cidadaos-no-pais-no-ambito-do-cumprimento-de-recomendacoes-internacionais-sobre-a-epidemia-de-coronavirus

According to President Nyusi, the Mozambican Government will also suspend the organization and participation in all types of events with more than 300 people and discourage them from taking place in closed spaces and without adequate ventilation.; https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade/PR-anuncia-medidas-de-prevencao-do-COVID-19-no-pais

the Mozambican authorities have introduced a decision of a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers coming from or who recently have been in the following countries: China, Iran, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, USA, UK, the Netherlands and Sweden. This signifies that you would need to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine, including teleworking, at home, also if you have visited or transited through any of these countries. https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/latest/news/2020/03/20/covid-information-mozambique-for-dutch-nationals

Testing policy is not explicitly stated, but limited test kit supply strongly implies that only suspected and eligible cases can be tested. "2,500 testing kits for COVID-19 available, and the government is negotiating with partners on receiving more testing kits, protective and other medical equipment." https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/latest/news/2020/03/20/covid-information-mozambique-for-dutch-nationals (page cannot be archived)

According to the IMF website, the Central Bank of Mozambique has made policy waivers and relief resources for its financial and foreign exchange markets including loan granting institutions / creditors . This includes a credit line of USD500 million for institutions participating in the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Mozambique reports first case of Coronavirus; starts daily Coronavirus briefings; http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/100-primeiro-caso-de-coronavirus-confirmado-hoje-em-mocambique

Contact tracing for the first case in the country: The patient has mild symptoms, is in isolation at home and is undergoing clinical follow-up by the country's health authorities. At this moment, contacts are being tracked for the purposes of monitoring the transmission of the virus. http://www.misau.gov.mz/index.php/100-primeiro-caso-de-coronavirus-confirmado-hoje-em-mocambique

"In a televised address on Friday, President Filipe Nyusi announced a raft of measures aimed at protecting Mozambicans from the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, which has seen more than 200 people infected in neighbouring South Africa. The measures, which are effective from March 23, include the suspension of issuance of visas to foreigners and cancellation of those already issued as well as the closure of both public and private schools and suspension of public gatherings involving more than 50 people." http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-mozambique-closes-schools-tightens-border-controls/

Among the measures announced by the President, social events (both private and public) were limited to a maximum of 50 participants, except activities of strictly public interest. Measures take effect March 23; https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade/PR-anuncia-reforco-das-medidas-de-prevencao-do-COVID-19; http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-mozambique-closes-schools-tightens-border-controls/

Among the measures announced by the President, social events (both private and public) were limited to a maximum of 50 participants, except activities of strictly public interest. Measures take effect March 23; https://www.presidencia.gov.mz/por/Actualidade/PR-anuncia-reforco-das-medidas-de-prevencao-do-COVID-19; http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-mozambique-closes-schools-tightens-border-controls/

All Mozambican schools and universities are closed, and gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited. https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

As of March 24, Mozambique has three confirmed case of COVID-19. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, are being mandated a 14-day self-quarantine. https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Prior quarantine upon arrival policy remains in place. Additionally, Mozambique's National Migration Service (SENAMI) has confirmed the closure of the Ressano Garcia border post, which links the country and its largest trading partner, South Africa, with effect from Saturday as part of a strategic drive to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus. http://apanews.net/en/news/mozambique-safrica-border-closed-to-contain-covid-19

"public and private institutions remain in operation, however, the preventive and control measures of COVID-19 must be observed cumulatively, namely, the interpersonal distance from 1.5m at least; the cough tag; frequent hand washing; disinfection of facilities and equipment; non-sharing of utensils for personal use and airing of facilities ". Still in this sector, the decree determines that for face-to-face work, the number of workers must be reduced to at least 1/3, in the proportion of service turnover every 15 days ". https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Estado-de-Emergencia-Restringir-para-salvar-vidas

Public information campaign related specifically to COVID is in place including the Government's official website www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz

Mozambique still has just six imported cases, plus two of local transmission, all in isolation at home, but the number of contacts of these patients rose from 103 to 124 as a result of MISAU follow-up. web/20200521181451/ https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-traced-contacts-of-confirmed-covid-19-cases-increase-a-verdade-156622/

Prohibition of public and private events, such as religious gatherings, cultural, recreational, sporting, political, associative, tourist and any other kind of activities, except for unavoidable State or social issues, such as funerals (article 3b in the legislation); http://www.open.ac.uk/technology/mozambique/sites/www.open.ac.uk.technology.mozambique/files/files/Lei_1_2020_de_31_de_Marc%CC%A7o_BR_62_I_SE%CC%81RIE_2020_(as_revised_by_AR).pdf; https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-mozambique-declares-state-emergency-through-least-april-30; https://allafrica.com/stories/202004050193.html

One of the aspects that can be highlighted in the decree is the reduction of the maximum number of people in the same physical space, including funerals, which until the entry into force was 50 people. Until April 30, "The number of participants in funeral ceremonies is 20, ensuring compliance with social distance" explained the Minister of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs, Helena Khida, during the press conference announcing the measures. According to the minister, "the funerals for deaths by COVID-19 are attended by a maximum of 10 people" and, on the other hand, "regardless of the cause of death, participants in funeral ceremonies are required to wear masks". Cemetery managers are under the decree, obliged to adopt the necessary measures to comply with these measures. https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Estado-de-Emergencia-Restringir-para-salvar-vidas

A Level 3 State of Emergency was announced on April 1, which includes a provision for maximum of 1/3 of passenger capacity for public and private transport. This reflects a substantial reduction in capacity. https://mz.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-mozambique-covid-19-update-and-state-of-emergency-measures-april-6-2020/ --- Furthermore: Under the state of emergency declaration on April 1. . .In order to avoid distortions in the scope of the COVID-19 prevention measures in force, the National Institute of Land Transport should clarify the following: The use of protective masks for the nose and mouth is mandatory in all public and private transport and in crowds of people, in accordance with the preventive measures approved in the Session of the Council of Ministers, of April 8, 2020. For the application of this measure, public and private transport is understood to mean all remunerated passenger transport activity, whether privately or publicly owned. Drivers of private vehicles that do not engage in paid passenger transport activities are not covered by the mandatory use of masks. The National Institute of Land Transport urges all motorists and users of public transport to fully comply with the measures approved by the Government of Mozambique, collaborating with the inspection authorities to prevent the spread of COVID - 19 through the means of transport. (RM) https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Covid-19-INATTER-esclarece-uso-de-mascaras-no-sector-dos-transportes

State of Emergency takes effect; public events are banned and the government recommends limiting movement to essential trips; but does not impose a curfew; http://apanews.net/en/news/mozambican-parliament-ratifies-declaration-of-state-of-emergency-on-coronavirus; https://allafrica.com/stories/202004050193.html

While Mozambique has declared a state of emergency and the president has received the power to limit the "internal circulation of persons in any part of the national territory, provided that there is an exponential increase in cases of contamination" (Article 3., 2a), there is no evidence that such action has been taken. Therefore, coded as 0; http://www.open.ac.uk/technology/mozambique/sites/www.open.ac.uk.technology.mozambique/files/files/Lei_1_2020_de_31_de_Marc%CC%A7o_BR_62_I_SE%CC%81RIE_2020_(as_revised_by_AR).pdf; https://noticias.mmo.co.mz/2020/04/covid-19-parlamento-mocambicano-ratifica-estado-de-emergencia.html

The Mozambican Government announced April 1, 2020 a Level-3 State of Emergency. Some of the measures (amended on April 8) include: Entry and Exit Requirements No visas (including border visas) are being issued at this time. The Ministry of Health (MISAU) has implemented screening at airports and other points of entry scanning the temperatures of all travelers. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandated 14-day self-quarantine (see quarantine information below). Quarantine Information The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for the following: all arrivals, regardless of citizenship or prior travel; and all persons who have had direct contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Law that ratifies the Presidential Decree on the State of Emergency in Mozambique was approved by the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambican Parliament, on 31 March 2020. Among several measures, the law reinforces the 14-day quarantine at home for all people who have recently traveled overseas, for those arriving in Mozambique and for all people who have had direct contact with positive cases of COVID-19. https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-10-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique

The Law that ratifies the Presidential Decree on the State of Emergency in Mozambique was approved by the Assembly of the Republic, Mozambican Parliament, on 31 March 2020. Among several measures, the law reinforces the 14-day quarantine at home for all people who have recently traveled overseas, for those arriving in Mozambique and for all people who have had direct contact with positive cases of COVID-19. https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-10-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique

“All positive patients for COVID-19 have mild symptoms and are in isolation in their homes being assisted by medical teams. The persons which had contact with the patients are in mandatory home quarantine and are being followed by health professionals”, stressed Dr. Samo Gudo. Regarding the suspected cases tested in the last 24 hours, Dr. Samo Gudo reported that of the total samples tested, 49 come from the tracing of suspected cases in Cabo Delgado, one (1) from the follow-up of traced persons in Maputo and the rest of samples is part of the routine COVID-19 epidemiological surveillance that is implemented in Mozambique. According to the Deputy Director-General of the INS, “these are samples sent from different parts of the country that fulfill the mandatory requirements and criteria established by the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). It recommends the following: 1) surveillance of travelers who show symptoms and 2) surveillance of all individuals who have severe respiratory symptoms, regardless if they have traveled or if they have been a traced contact”. Dr. Samo Gudo presented that the Ministry of Health started a sentinel surveillance across the country about 10 days ago. https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-28-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique

Same as above. No new changes.

Mozambique is following WHO recommendations for testing eligible suspected and symptomatic patients, with 762 tests administered as of April 14: "these are samples sent from different parts of the country that fulfill the mandatory requirements and criteria established by the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). It recommends the following: 1) surveillance of travelers who show symptoms and 2) surveillance of all individuals who have severe respiratory symptoms, regardless if they have traveled or if they have been a traced contact”." https://www.afro.who.int/news/world-health-organization-28-cases-covid-19-confirmed-mozambique

Same as above. No new changes.

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

No policy changes announced. "Declared the extension of the State of Emergency, beginning at 0 am on May 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59 pm on May 30, 2020." Source: https://www.portaldogoverno.gov.mz/por/Imprensa/Noticias/Presidente-da-Republica-anuncia-prorrogacao-do-Estado-de-Emergencia

Prior school closures remain in force.

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Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned according to the UK FCO. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus

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Mandatory quarantine upon arrival remains in place: "The Ministry of Health (MISAU) has implemented screening at airports and other points of entry scanning the temperatures of all travelers and interviewing those traveling from countries where COVID-19 has been detected. All arrivals to Mozambique, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandated 14-day self-quarantine (see quarantine information below)." https://mz.usembassy.gov/travel-alert-mozambique-covid-19-update-and-state-of-emergency-measures-april-6-2020/

the Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until June 30. Some of the measures include: continued closure of all schools; https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ General government update (local language) https://covid19.ins.gov.mz/

the Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until June 30. Some of the measures include: use of face masks in all public places, on public and private communal transport, and in any gathering of people; continued closure of all schools; https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until June 30. Some of the measures include: The Ressano-Garcia / Lebombo post near Komatipoort is the only open land border between South Africa and Mozambique, for cargo only. Mozambique’s civil aviation authority has suspended international passenger flights. No visas (including border visas) are being issued at this time. https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Mozambique lockdown extended to June 29th according to the UK FCO https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus

Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned and social distancing of 1.5 metres must be observed in all situations. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus

Individuals who have been in places with active cases of coronavirus, or who have had direct contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus, will be required to observe self-isolation for a period of 14 days. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus

Individuals who have been in places with active cases of coronavirus, or who have had direct contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus, will be required to observe self-isolation for a period of 14 days. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/staying-during-coronavirus

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF On March 30, President Nyusi declared a state of emergency for the month of April. This has been extended three times (now until July 31).  The measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus now include: (iii) closure of non-essential shops or, where applicable, their reduction in activity; (vi)introducing employee rotation in the workspace (or other forms of organization to reduce density)

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF On March 30, President Nyusi declared a state of emergency for the month of April. This has been extended three times (now until July 31).  The measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus now include: (ii) ban on all types of public or private events;

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF Early on, the government took several actions to contain an outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, stating that “prevention remains the best strategy.” These actions included (ii) the ban of all gatherings – including religious services - of more than 50 persons,

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 IMF On March 30, President Nyusi declared a state of emergency for the month of April. This has been extended three times (now until July 31).  The measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus now include: (i) imposing limitations on movements within the country and border entries (only cases of State interest, the transport of goods by duly accredited operators and health-related situations are exempted)

No specific information was found. The below is just for reference. https://www.theigc.org/blog/mozambiques-response-to-covid-19-challenges-and-questions/ Mozambique’s response to COVID-19: Internal and external measures “The government is seeking collaborations with donors to support the most vulnerable segments of the population, by providing cash transfers for poor peri-urban households and credit for micro and small businesses to help them cope with the repercussions of limited economic activity.” http://archive.is/AzEak The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people living in resettlement centres in Sofala Province, one of the regions devastated by Cyclone Idai in March 2019. Supporting the Mozambican Government in fighting food insecurity amid the coronavirus pandemic, WFP is providing assistance through value vouchers worth US$40 per household. These can be redeemed by people to buy the foods they please, as well as hygiene, items at locally contracted shops.

https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#M IMF While testing capacities are currently only available in Maputo, the government is planning to expand those to the provinces, with the objective to initially test 400 people a day in four provincial laboratories and to scale it up to 6,000 tests a day. As of June29, about 29343 people had been tested in Mozambique.

https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until July 29. Some of the measures include: reduction of workforce to 1/2 present at work place with turnover of teams every 15 days

https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until July 29. Some of the measures include: prohibition of cultural, recreational, and sports activities in public spaces; closure of entertainment establishments theaters, libraries, bars, pools, and gyms (museums may reopen); suspension of religious services and celebrations in all places of worship;

https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government announced a continuation of the Level-3 State of Emergency until July 29. Some of the measures include: prohibition of cultural, recreational, and sports activities in public spaces; closure of entertainment establishments theaters, libraries, bars, pools, and gyms (museums may reopen); suspension of religious services and celebrations in all places of worship;

https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ US Embassy in Mozambique As of 13 July The Mozambican Government has mandated a 14-day self-quarantine for the following: * all arrivals, regardless of citizenship or prior travel; and * all persons who have had direct contact with confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The earlier decision to gradually reopen schools from 27 July has apparently been reversed due to the continuing Covid-19 situation. https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/22/mozambique-to-improve-sanitation-for-school-re-opening-amid-covid-19-pandemic/

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. "The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)" https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And "Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people." https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. "The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)" https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And "Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people." https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. "The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)" https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And "Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people." https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. "The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)" https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And "Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people." https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. "The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)" https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And "Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people." https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987

The state of emergency that has been in effect in Mozambique since April expired at midnight on Jul 29. However, the country's constitution does not allow another extension (extensions have been used in the past) and legally speaking all measures seem to have expired without the possibility of reinstating them. Mozambique's government is looking into legal ways of reimposing a state of emergency and it seems that parliament has approved a new state of emergency to come into effect on Aug 7. I can't find any information about the legal requirements for following any measures but on Jul 29 Mozambique's President recommended that even though there are no restrictions in place, people should continue to follow the previous guidelines. "The state of emergency, decreed on 1 April, expired at midnight on Wednesday 29 July. The constitution limits a state of emergency to a maximum of 120 days, and so Nyusi could not extend it. With the end of the state of emergency, many of the restrictive measures cease to have the force of law - but in his speech to the nation on Wednesday, the President urged people to continue obeying them anyway, as a matter of public health. Among the measures are the closure of all schools, the closure of bars and places of nocturnal entertainment, a ban on public political, religious, cultural and sporting events that are likely to attract crowds, limitations on the number of people who can attend funerals, and compulsory wearing of masks in most public places. (AIM 30,31 July)" https://allafrica.com/stories/202008030735.html https://www.dw.com/pt-002/covid-19-apreens%C3%A3o-e-expetativa-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sobre-os-pr%C3%B3ximos-passos/a-54396987 And "Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced another 30 days of emergency from Friday midnight in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. This is the second time the country has declared a health emergency since March when it confirmed its first case. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Nyusi outlined a phased easing of restrictions. Phase one starts on 18 August with the resumption of classes at higher education institutions, military academies and technical training institutes. Religious gatherings will be allowed but limited to 50 people." https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cjnwl8q4x1lt/mozambique

"Entry to Mozambique is prohibited except for Mozambican nationals and foreign nationals with a valid residency visa for Mozambique. All other visas issued prior to 1 April 2020 have been cancelled. It is not possible to obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/entry-requirements

President Filipe Nyusi announced a new period of state of emergency would be in place from midnight (local time) on Friday, August 7, to September 6 The three-phase plan will begin on August 18, when activities deemed low risk can resume. These include the resumption of face-to-face classes in universities and higher education institutions. https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Most shopping centres, markets, restaurants and cafes remain open. Bars, cinemas, casinos and gyms are closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus https://mz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus

Gatherings of more than 20 people are banned https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus

The Mozambican government has declared a national State of Emergency, which will remain in place until 30 September. These regulations have imposed restrictions on movement across international borders and within the country. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus

The Mozambican government has declared a national State of Emergency, which will remain in place until 30 September. These regulations have imposed restrictions on movement across international borders and within the country. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/coronavirus