What's the government response timeline for Senegal?

Ministry of health daily updats only reported cases of people who had returned from abroad, and those who had been found through contect tracing. https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/communiqu%25C3%25A9-de-presse-du-msas-covid-19-n%25C2%25B04

In the ministry of healths' daily updates about case numbers, from the 6th of March, they always announce that contact tracing will be taking place https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/communiqu%25C3%25A9-de-presse-du-msas-covid-19-n%25C2%25B04

The president banned all public events for 30 days throughout the country - this included independence day activities, Muslim festivals due in March. https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/coronavirus-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-prend-plusieurs-mesures https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/World/Senegal-closes-schools-bans-Independence-Day-events-coronavirus/688340-5491512-7s5usdz/index.html

"For security reasons related to the propagation of covid-19, all demonstrations or gatherings of people in open or closed places" https://www.sec.gouv.sn/arr%25C3%25AAt%25C3%25A9-n%25C2%25B0-007782-du-13-mars-2020-portant-interdiction-provisoire-de-manifestations-ou-rassemblements

The president calls on religious authorities to support the government with adopted measures. http://www.sante.gouv.sn/Actualites/covid-19-les-decisions-de-son-execellence-monsieur-macky-sall-president-de-la-republique

There was no explicit reference to workplace closures. The president did adjust working hours of public administrative services to last thorughout the period of a state of emergency https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-875-du-25-mars-2020-portant-r%25C3%25A9am%25C3%25A9nagement-%25C3%25A0-titre-provisoire-des-horaires

No general quarantine policies are currently in effect. https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The president ordered the temporary suspension of the reception of cruise ships on the national territory and the systematic strengthening of health controls at land, air and sea borders; https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/coronavirus-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-prend-plusieurs-mesures

suspension of teaching in schools and universities, for a period of 3 weeks, starting Monday March 16, 2020; https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/coronavirus-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-prend-plusieurs-mesures

The Senegalese government announced on Monday March 16, 2020 the suspension, from this Wednesday, and for a period of one month, of all the airlines with France , Spain , Belgium , Italy and Portugal , as well as with Algeria and Tunisia , to contain the spread of the coronavirus. https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/le-s%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9gal-suspend-ses-vols-avec-cinq-5-pays-europ%25C3%25A9ens-et-deux-2-pays-du-maghreb

The Government of Senegal has suspended all international air travel (with limited exceptions). The restriction went into effect on March 20 and has been extended through May 31. https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

In accordance with the State of Emergency Law, these measures will in particular give the competent administrative authorities the power to: prohibit, in general or in particular, public or private meetings of any kind whatsoever, likely to cause or maintain disorder; to order, the temporary closure of public places and meeting places >> https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/message-de-sem-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-d%25C3%25A9claration-d%25E2%2580%2599%25C3%25A9tat-d%25E2%2580%2599urgence-dans This state of emergency was extended on 4th April for 30 days > https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/329451/senegal-state-of-emergency-extended-for-30-days-april-4-update-4

The president has declared a state of emergency over the entire territory, a measure to come into force as of Monday evening at midnight as part of the raising of the level of the response to Covid-19. This measure is accompanied by a curfew throughout the national territory, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. > https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/message-de-sem-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-d%25C3%25A9claration-d%25E2%2580%2599%25C3%25A9tat-d%25E2%2580%2599urgence-dans

On 24th March, The State Information Agency (ADIE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) launched a digital platform, a watsapp covid chatbot and tools for effective remote communication for the crisis. https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/plan-national-de-riposte-contre-l%25C3%25A9pid%25C3%25A9mie-%25C3%25A0-covid-19

According to the UK FCO travel advice, A national state of emergency is in place until 2 June including a curfew between 8pm and 6am https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/message-de-sem-le-pr%25C3%25A9sident-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-macky-sall-d%25C3%25A9claration-d%25E2%2580%2599%25C3%25A9tat-d%25E2%2580%2599urgence-dans https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

The president set up an Economic and Social Resilience Program, in order to strengthen health system and support households, diaspora , companies and their employees. In strengthening the social resilience of populations. The State will cover the following expenses: - 15.5 billion, for the payment of electricity bills of households subscribing to the social bracket, for a two-month period; or approximately 975,522 households; - 3 billion, to cover the water bills of 670,000 households subscribed to the social group, for a two-month period; https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/f%25C3%25AAte-de-lind%25C3%25A9pendance-lint%25C3%25A9gralit%25C3%25A9-du-discours-de-sem-macky-sall

Thus, 302 billion cfa will be spent on payment due to suppliers to the state. The payment rules and priorities contributing to the objective of economic stability will be published and known to all companies. The latter will undertake to maintain wages. The State will reimburse the VAT credits in shortened time frames to return cash to businesses. Tax rebates and suspensions will be granted to companies which undertake to keep their workers in activity for the duration of the crisis, or to pay more than 70% of the wages of employees laid off during this period. https://covid19.sec.gouv.sn/actualites/f%25C3%25AAte-de-lind%25C3%25A9pendance-lint%25C3%25A9gralit%25C3%25A9-du-discours-de-sem-macky-sall

School closure extended. https://reliefweb.int/report/senegal/senegal-covid-19-situation-report-04-17-april-8-may-2020

From 11th april, the daily case updates by the ministry breaks the numbers up into those who were found from contact tracing, and those who were found from general community spread. This latter category implies some general surveillance mechanisms that allows people with symptoms to be able to test for the virus. http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/com41covid19.pdf

State of emergency extended https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-1014-prorogeant-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-sur-l%25C3%25A9tendue-du-territoire-national

State of emergency extended https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-1014-prorogeant-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-sur-l%25C3%25A9tendue-du-territoire-national

State of emergency extended for 30 days https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/d%25C3%25A9cret-n%25C2%25B0-2020-1014-prorogeant-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-sur-l%25C3%25A9tendue-du-territoire-national

As of 11 May, religious sites are now opening; masks must be worn. The curfew has been shortened from 8pm-6am to 9pm-5am. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

Senegal has postponed the restart of schools until further notice after several teachers tested positive for the new coronavirus, the education ministry said late on Monday. Schools were scheduled to gradually resume on Tuesday, after weeks of shutdown due to the pandemic. Senegal has recorded 3,739 positive COVID-19 cases since the start of the outbreak, with 43 deaths. https://www.arabnews.com/node/1683566/world

Senegal Extends Border Closures Until June 30 https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-senegal-extends-border-closures-until-june-30-state-emergency-place-through-june-2

Schools remain closed in Senegal without a date for reopening announced as yet https://www.dw.com/fr/covid-19-le-s%C3%A9n%C3%A9gal-reporte-le-retour-%C3%A0-l%C3%A9cole/a-53661446

State of emergency until 2 July. measures include: "a ban on gatherings and demonstrations; banning public or private meeting spaces as well as all public or private gatherings that could lead to civil disturbance" https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

No specified number in measures announced but following previous coding as no change announced since last update

A national state of emergency is in place until 2 July. This includes: a curfew between 11pm and 5am https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

On May 30 , the Government of Senegal extended the suspension of all international air travel (with limited exceptions) through June 30, 2020. https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Tax rebates are envisaged for companies that keep their workforce and salaries above a certain level. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

utility payments for (for water and electricity) for poorer customers will be suspended for a 2-month period (FCFA 18,5 billion). https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

The restriction on travel between regions has been lifted, with effect from 5am on 7 June, and authorisation will no longer needed to travel between regions. Internal flights are now restarting. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

Gatherings and demonstrations are still cancelled. Public or private meeting spaces and all public or private gatherings "that could lead to civil disturbance" are also banned. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

Schools have been reopened for students in so-called exam classes. https://fr.africanews.com/2020/06/25/coronavirus-un-demi-million-d-eleves-senegalais-retrouvent-le-chemin-de-l-ecole/

A curfew between 11pm and 5am https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/staying-during-coronavirus

State of emergency lifted from 11pm on June 30, 2020 and work activities (resumption and closing) allowed to go back to the normal times of 8am to 5pm https://www.facebook.com/notes/pr%25C3%25A9sidence-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-du-s%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9gal/message-%25C3%25A0-la-nation-lev%25C3%25A9e-de-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-instaur%25C3%25A9-dans-le-cadre-de-la-lutte-c/2471925809765507/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Curfew and state of emergency lifted https://www.facebook.com/notes/pr%25C3%25A9sidence-de-la-r%25C3%25A9publique-du-s%25C3%25A9n%25C3%25A9gal/message-%25C3%25A0-la-nation-lev%25C3%25A9e-de-l%25C3%25A9tat-durgence-instaur%25C3%25A9-dans-le-cadre-de-la-lutte-c/2471925809765507/?_rdc=1&_rdr

“Religious sites are open. Since 5 June, restaurants and gyms have been free to open to visitors, but social distancing must be respected. Masks must be worn in all public areas.” https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus

"There is no restriction on travel between regions, and authorisation is not needed to travel between regions. Internal flights have also restarted.Masks must be worn at all times in public areas and when travelling, including in a private car if there are two or more people in the car." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus

Starting from 5 July, borders re-opened for international flights, though land and sea borders remain closed and the majority of international airlines have resumed commercial routes. "EU citizens are not allowed entry into Senegal following the principles of reciprocity. Only passengers who meet the following conditions will be allowed on flights to Senegal. - Residents of countries that are not affected by the temporary restriction of non-essential movement to Senegal or have not imposed restrictions on the movement of Senegal nationals - Nationals of members states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) and from Economic Community of West (CEDEAO) - Third-country nationals regularly established in Senegal and holding a residence permit issued by the competent services of the Republic of Senegal All passengers except children under two years old must present an original negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate dating less than seven days from the date the test was taken. The certificate must be issued by a laboratory approved by the state or an internationally recognised health organisation." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faqs/travel-advisory-senegal

"On June 30, Parliament approved the FY2021 budget, including the second phase of the fiscal and economic response package that amounts to 83.1 million Samoan tala (about 3.8 percent of GDP). The budget is centered around the mission of “Weaving a prosperous and secure future for Samoa together,” and includes a similar set of measures as in the first stimulus package. It provides a dividend payout by Samoa National Provident Fund, a benefit of 50 tala per citizen for a national ID registration, a special one-off pension payment, unemployment benefit, financial support for utility bills, and paid training for the hospitality sector. " https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"Senegal is strengthening its coronavirus testing capacity to enable travellers to get tested before leaving the country, and testing those arriving in the West African state." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-senegal-testing/senegal-strengthens-coronavirus-testing-for-travellers-idUSKCN24P2AY

Schools remain closed and partially open to exam students https://reliefweb.int/report/senegal/senegal-covid-19-situation-report-08-24-july-17-august-2020

On August 7, the Government of Senegal announced stricter enforcement of existing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including: the prohibition of gatherings public spaces, including beaches; a prohibition on all demonstrations on public highways; mandatory use of facial coverings; and social distancing requirements on public transport. Violators may be subject to fines and potentially one month of jail time. https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Fce masks and social distancing requirements on public transport. https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Stricter measures introduced, but no stay at home requirements https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The Government of Senegal has also implemented restrictions that impact entry into Senegal for certain foreign nationals. Travelers who are not citizens or residents of Senegal or a country that is a member of the Economic Community of West African States, or who do not meet certain other exemptions are denied entry https://sn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

One million households receive food aid (FCFA 69 billion) and utility payments for (for water and electricity) for poorer customers were suspended for a 2-month period (FCFA 18,5 billion). https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

On 24th March, The State Information Agency (ADIE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) launched a digital platform, a watsapp covid chatbot and tools for effective remote communication for the crisis. https://www.sec.gouv.sn/actualit%25C3%25A9/plan-national-de-riposte-contre-l%25C3%25A9pid%25C3%25A9mie-%25C3%25A0-covid-19

All case management updates include figures for those identified during contact tracing http://www.sante.gouv.sn/sites/default/files/com166covid19.pdf

In the Dakar region, theatres, shows, bars and clubs are closed for 3 months starting on August 8, 2020. https://www.dakaractu.com/COVID-19-Mesures-restrictives-Le-Gouverneur-de-Dakar-ferme-les-bars-les-discotheques-et-les-salles-de-spectacle-pour-3_a191846.html https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/senegal/coronavirus