What's the government response timeline for Palestine?

"It called upon citizens and residents to cooperate with the directorates of the Ministry of Health in all governorates and abide by the WHO recommendations regarding the disease, which include using paper tissues to cover the mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing, upholding personal hygiene and safe nutritional practices, washing the hands with soap and water or other antiseptics, avoiding kissing and contact with anyone suffering from cold or flu-like symptoms without taking the necessary precautions, and seeking medical care in the event of fever, cough or breathing difficulties." http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=w5WjuTa115164968259aw5WjuT

Government of Palestine declared State of emergency in all Palestinian-controlled territory for 30 days on 05 March. It's measures included ban of mass gatherings, celebrations, protests, and strikes, and the cancellation of major sporting events and other large gatherings. Note: Although it was announced for all Palestinian territories, in Hamas controlled Gaza no special measures were being taken yet beyond having those entering the enclave quarantine for 14 days. Since it was announced for all the territories, it entered as 'General' Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-shutters-west-bank-israel-quarantines-bethlehem-after-coronavirus-found/ https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus On 22 March, the government rolled out even stricter measures which required all the citizens to stay home till the end of State of Emergency and closure of all but essential services to limit gathering. Source: http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm

Government of Palestine declared State of emergency in all Palestinian-controlled territory for 30 days on 05 March. It's measures included ban of mass gatherings, celebrations, protests, strikes, and other large gatherings. Note: Although it was announced for all Palestinian territories, in Hamas controlled Gaza no special measures were being taken yet beyond having those entering the enclave quarantine for 14 days. Since it was announced for all the territories, it entered as 'General' Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-shutters-west-bank-israel-quarantines-bethlehem-after-coronavirus-found/ https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus On 22 March, the government rolled out even stricter measures which required all the citizens to stay home till the end of State of Emergency and closure of all but essential services to limit gathering. Source: http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm

The state of emergency declared urges people to refrain from travelling between regions, but given the lack of mention for public transport and the publications by the PA about fumigating busses, it seems that in fact it is still running (thus corrected here) until the general lockdown enacted in Mar 22. http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qy0UOua115304875950aQy0UOu (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)

Government of Palestine declared State of emergency in all Palestinian-controlled territory for 30 days on 05 March. It restricted the movement between different PA governorates and cities to only necessary traffic, especially travel to and from Bethlehem. Note: Although it was announced for all Palestinian territories, in Hamas controlled Gaza no special measures were being taken yet beyond having those entering the enclave quarantine for 14 days. Sources: https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-shutters-west-bank-israel-quarantines-bethlehem-after-coronavirus-found/ https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus A government response plan document released on 22 March confirmed that movement between West Bank governorates was restricted. Source: http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)

"The response included a two-week ban on tourists visiting cities and sites in the occupied West Bank, and the cancellation of major sporting events and other large gatherings.". Later extended. https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus

The state of emergency declaration marks the beginning of a coordinated public information campaign at Mar 5. Quoted from the C19 Response Plan document by the PA (unable to archive, original link attached): "The GoP immediately declared a State of Emergency when the first cases in the State of Palestine were diagnosed on 5 March 2020 and launched robust national containment measures, supported by an evidence-based communications campaign to encourage our citizens to protect themselves and follow government guidance." http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1

"Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, speaking on the official Palestine TV, said that based on the powers granted to him in the decree by President Mahmoud Abbas, he decided to shut down all educational facilities, all tourist and religious areas, national parks, and cancel all hotel reservations for foreign tourists.". That is for the initial time period of a month, starting March 6 (which was later extended) http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)

Since March 6, a state of emergency was enacted, "shutting down the country". However, in the official documentation no reference to shutting down all workplaces, but rather that PM Shtayyeh "decided to shut down all educational facilities, all tourist and religious areas, national parks, and cancel all hotel reservations for foreign tourists", and restrict movement between towns. http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=ctGcj9a115309634715actGcj9 (Ben Luria: Changed from T to G, given that we refer to the PA as the relevant entity of Palestine, thus covering the policies in the West Bank as general policies)

"The GoP has quarantine facilities in each of the governorates and conducts testing at the Central Health Laboratory. Individuals suspected to have COVID-19 are home quarantined until symptoms develop or they have a positive test: all in-coming travellers are placed in government quarantine for two weeks. Individuals with positive samples or symptoms are cared for in government hospitals. There are contact and trace units in each governorate." https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/state-emergency-palestine-s-covid-19-response-plan

"The GoP has quarantine facilities in each of the governorates and conducts testing at the Central Health Laboratory. Individuals suspected to have COVID-19 are home quarantined until symptoms develop or they have a positive test: all in-coming travellers are placed in government quarantine for two weeks. Individuals with positive samples or symptoms are cared for in government hospitals. There are contact and trace units in each governorate." https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/state-emergency-palestine-s-covid-19-response-plan

Starting March 22 at night, a stricter lockdown was enacted - thus narrowing the workplaces to only essential services (at least officially, whereas it seems that was practically perhaps the case since the March 6 emergency state). The state of emergency was extended on April 3 to 30 more days. "Life came to a standstill in all West Bank cities and towns today as the curfew and strict lockdown Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has declared yesterday in order to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, Covid-19, went into effect since 10:00 p.m. last night." http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0 http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0

On 22 March, the government rolled out even stricter measures which required all the citizens to stay home till the end of State of Emergency and closure of all but essential services to limit gathering. Source: http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1

Starting March 22 at night, a stricter lockdown was enacted - thus narrowing the workplaces to only essential services (at least officially, whereas it seems that was practically perhaps the case since the March 6 emergency state) and the access to public transportation. The state of emergency was extended on April 3 to 30 more days. "Life came to a standstill in all West Bank cities and towns today as the curfew and strict lockdown Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has declared yesterday in order to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, Covid-19, went into effect since 10:00 p.m. last night." http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0

On 22 March, the GoP rolled out stricter suppression measures in the West Bank, preventing movement between governorates, closing all non-essential facilities, and asking the citizens in the West Bank to stay at home for 14 days, except for essential activities and emergencies. Source: http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm

On 22 March, the GoP rolled out stricter suppression measures in the West Bank, preventing movement between governorates, closing all non-essential facilities, and asking the citizens in the West Bank to stay at home for 14 days, except for essential activities and emergencies. Source: http://www.emro.who.int/images/stories/palestine/documents/Palestine_Authority_COVID-19_Response_Plan_Final_26_3_2020.pdf?ua=1 On 3 April, the government extended the State of Emergency by 30 days. Source: http://xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/04/c_138945282.htm

By 22 March, the following guideline was in place: Closure of all borders (movement of goods is allowed) https://www.france24.com/en/20200305-palestinians-announce-west-bank-tourism-ban-over-coronavirus

Extension of state of emergency for 30 more days (policies remain in tact). http://english.wafa.ps/page.aspx?id=Qsn9d0a115639893006aQsn9d0

The Palestine Monetary Authority has postponed monthly/periodic loan repayments to all borrowers for the next four months, and for the tourism and hotel sectors for the next six months. It has also prohibited the collection of fees, commissions or additional interest on deferred payments. These measures are subject to extension. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

State of emergency continues: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/covid-19-weekly-update-27-april-3-may-2020

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According to Reuters 25th May, 2020, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said , churches and businesses in the occupied West Bank will reopen on Tuesday in an easing of coronavirus restrictions. Link https://english.alarabiya.net/en/coronavirus/2020/05/25/Coronavirus-Palestinians-easing-COVID-

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on 25th May, 2020 , shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on WednesdayPublic transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures. Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html

The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions in the occupied West Bank following a steady drop in the number of new infections.Public transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures.Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Monday shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Wednesday. Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on 25th May, 2020 , shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on WednesdayPublic transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures. Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on 25th May, 2020 , shops and businesses will operate as normal from Tuesday, while government employees will return to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday on WednesdayPublic transport will also resume and mosques, churches and public parks will reopen, though people will have to obey physical distancing measures. Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/pa-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-occupied-west-bank-200525121054400.html

On June 21, Palestine announced stricter lockdown measurements in localities where COVID19 clusters have emerged: 'movement in and out of Hebron district will be barred for five days, starting on Saturday night, while the second hardest-hit district of Nablus, in the north of the West Bank, will be put under a 48-hour lockdown'. Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye stated that strict lockdowns would be imposed on any 'village, refugee camp, neighborhood, or city where cases of coronavirus would be found', indicating that restrictions will continue to develop according to the situation on the local level. https://archive.vn/0KAD9

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The Palestinian Authority has extended the movement restrictions from 8 July for a further five daysThe Palestinian Authority has extended the movement restrictions from 8 July for a further five days. Note: The movement restriction are extended from 8th July overall. This shows that already restrictions were general. Link https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation-report-35-occupied

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he Prime Minister’s office extended the lockdown from 8 July for five more days allowing only pharmacies, bakeries and supermarkets to open; factories and banks are exempt with safety measures; movement of goods allowed within governorates Link https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation-report-35-occupied

he Palestinian Authority has extended the movement restrictions from 8 July for a further five days. Link https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-situation-report-35-occupied

Since the PA's announcement on 13 July, some restrictions have ben relaxed, following protests by business owners, allowing small businesses to reopen, subject to restrictions. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)

All wedding celebrations, mourning houses, and public gathering are prohibited. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)

NB: Public transportation is generally permitted within governorates, but remains suspended between governorates. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)

Movement between all governoratesprohibited until 27 July, with a nighttime curfew imposed from 20:00 to 06:00. See: https://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/occupied-palestinian-territory-opt-covid-19-emergency-10 (web archive not working)

Measures include the fact that the Palestine Monetary Authority postponed monthly/periodic loan repayments to all borrowers for the next four months. See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working)

On July 21, the PMA issued new instructions to banks to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19. The new instructions apply to borrowers which banks consider to have been directly affected by the crisis. The new instructions give borrowers the possibility to postpone the payment of their obligations with multiple options (e.g., overdraft, restructuring, rescheduling, Tawarruq). See https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 (web archive not working)

The Palestinian Authority has extended the state of emergency until September 3, 2020. See: https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The Palestinian Authority has extended the state of emergency until September 3, 2020. See: https://il.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

All land crossing between Jordan and the Occupied Palestinian Territories is currently closed except in very limited circumstances, but commercial flights are now operating to and from the Occupied Palestinian Territories on a limited number of routes. It is not clear when this began, but the UK FCO published this as part of its 30th July update, but it seems plausible that it might have began earlier. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/the-occupied-palestinian-territories/coronavirus (web archive not working)

According Palestinian government spoke-person, " Palestinian authorities have lifted the weekly lockdown and eased the tight precautionary measures imposed in the West Bank to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The government will now allow all economic activities on weekends with public health safety measures in place. Link: https://www.dtnext.in/News/World/2020/08/13110026/1245581/Palestine-lifts-weekly-lockdown-eases-COVID19-restrictions.vpf

Palestinian government spokeperson Milhem also said that the government would allow Friday prayers in public squares, but they have to take all preventive measures such as social distancing and wearing facemasks and gloves.However, he said that the government would keep wedding and mourning halls closed and ban all other kinds of popular indoor gatherings to avoid any new infections. Link https://www.dtnext.in/News/World/2020/08/13110026/1245581/Palestine-lifts-weekly-lockdown-eases-COVID19-restrictions.vpf