What's the government response timeline for Seychelles?

https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset, General recommendations for social distancing and hygienic practices.

Risk communication and Community Engagement team activated to ensure continuous dissemination of information and addressing of public concerns Regular communications via press releases, press conferences, interviews and live programmes that feature on mass media and Department of Health communication channels. http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/01/31/measures-in-place-for-coronavirus-outbreak/

https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset “All returning residents who have been to China, including the SAR of China and any other countries where there has been significant local transmission will be put under obligatory quarantine at the Military Academy in Perseverance for 14 days upon arrival.”

https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset, All airlines with inbound flights for Seychelles are directed not to board any passengers or crew (except returning Seychellois citizens) who have been to China (including the SAR), South Korea, Italy and Iran in the last 14 days. Any person arriving in Seychelles by sea (except returning Seychellois citizens) will not be allowed to disembark if he/she has been to China, (including the SAR), South Korea, Italy and Iran and places where there has been extensive local transmission in the last 14 days. As of 10th March 2020, all cruise ships will not be allowed entry into Seychelles waters until further notice. All foreign workers who are presently in China, South Korea, Italy and Iran and places where there has been extensive local transmission and were planning to return to Seychelles are directed to postpone their return travel until further notice.

https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset, Limit public gatherings

Contact tracing and testing by the Seychellois authorities will begin on Monday 15 March. Members of the public are reassured that public health officials have begun contact tracing, the process of identification of all persons who may have come into contact with an infected person and, to continue to follow the guidelines advocated by the Department of Health. http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/03/16/seychelles-records-first-cases-of-covid-19/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus

https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset see unesco website too: All schools on Mahe will cease operations as of 16 March 2020 for 14 days. This comes after the announcement of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Seychelles.

https://data.humdata.org/dataset/acaps-covid19-government-measures-dataset “All returning residents who have been to China, including the SAR of China and any other countries where there has been significant local transmission will be put under obligatory quarantine at the Military Academy in Perseverance for 14 days upon arrival.”

http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12626/Seychelles+and+COVID-+New+major+measures+travel+banned+for++days%2C+schools+and+daycares+closed%2C+salaries+assured The closure of all schools and daycare centres in Seychelles.

The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.cbs.sc/Downloads/covid19/PolicyMeasures/Press%20Conference%20Presentation%20-%20Private%20Sector%20Relief%20Scheme.pdf (Not archivable)

"Effective March 30, 2020, the government of Seychelles announced the daily closure of all shops at 18:30 and the prohibition of gatherings of more than four people in public places." https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/

In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7, 7C, 8, 9 and 13A of the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations (S.I. 8 of 1960), the Public Health Commissioner hereby order that for a period of twenty-one (21) days starting from 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 8th April, 2020 and up to 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 29th April, 2020, subject to the exceptions and restrictions set out: 2) Only employees of essential services will be required to go to work. Employees who are not in essential services must stay at home. A list of all essential services will be published and may be subject to change from time to time; http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/

In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7, 7C, 8, 9 and 13A of the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations (S.I. 8 of 1960), the Public Health Commissioner hereby order that for a period of twenty-one (21) days starting from 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 8th April, 2020 and up to 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 29th April, 2020, subject to the exceptions and restrictions set out hereunder: 1) That all persons in Seychelles, except as exempted or specified hereunder, are hereby restricted from outdoor movement; 2) Only employees of essential services will be required to go to work. Employees who are not in essential services must stay at home. A list of all essential services will be published and may be subject to change from time to time;All persons must remain at home apart from the periods required to access necessary food supplies and essential services. Physical distancing must be practiced during these times; 8) People from different homes should not meet for any formal or informal activities; the restriction of movement also applies to construction worker. Except for those doing work on essential Government infrastructure, all construction companies must cease work and employees will remain in their living quarters. Written permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of police for all exemption. Companies must ensure that their employees exercise social and physical distancing at all times; http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/

People from different homes should not meet for any formal or informal activities; the restriction of movement also applies to construction worker. Except for those doing work on essential Government infrastructure, all construction companies must cease work and employees will remain in their living quarters. Written permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of police for all exemption. Companies must ensure that their employees exercise social and physical distancing at all times; http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/

In exercise of the powers conferred by regulation 7, 7C, 8, 9 and 13A of the Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations (S.I. 8 of 1960), the Public Health Commissioner hereby order that for a period of twenty-one (21) days starting from 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 8th April, 2020 and up to 12.00 PM (Midnight) of 29th April, 2020, subject to the exceptions and restrictions set out hereunder: 1) That all persons in Seychelles, except as exempted or specified hereunder, are hereby restricted from outdoor movement; 2) Only employees of essential services will be required to go to work. Employees who are not in essential services must stay at home. A list of all essential services will be published and may be subject to change from time to time;All persons must remain at home apart from the periods required to access necessary food supplies and essential services. Physical distancing must be practiced during these times; 8) People from different homes should not meet for any formal or informal activities; the restriction of movement also applies to construction worker. Except for those doing work on essential Government infrastructure, all construction companies must cease work and employees will remain in their living quarters. Written permission must be obtained from the Commissioner of police for all exemption. Companies must ensure that their employees exercise social and physical distancing at all times; http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/

Seychelles will from midnight on Wednesday shut down non-essential services and restrict the movements of people for 21 days to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services /web/20200427134921/ http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12723/After+new+COVID+case%2C+Seychelles+shuts+down+non-essential+services http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/

The Seychellios authorities introduced a lockdown from 9 April until further notice. There are major restrictions across the country. All schools are closed for the next two weeks. Recreational facilities such as bars, restaurants and public parks are closed. Shopping is only available for essential goods. The general public are advised to stay at home, and vulnerable individuals are required to self-isolate. UK Home Office Travel Advisory: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles

Members of the public will have restricted movements on the roads. They will be allowed to leave their home only to access essential services such as, to buy food, for medical assistance, to go to the bank amongst others. In these instances the police will enforce these restrictions and assist with coordinating movements. The number of buses on the road will be limited according to the number of people in essential services requiring public transport. http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/new-measures-implemented-to-further-prevent-spread-of-covid-19/

Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services. Extension of prohibition of outdoor movement until May 4th http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12795/Prohibition+of+outdoor+movement+in+Seychelles+extended+to+May+

Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services. Extension of prohibition of outdoor movement until May 4th http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12795/Prohibition+of+outdoor+movement+in+Seychelles+extended+to+May+

Travel ban including 12) Travel and movement between the islands is restricted to carrying out essential services and transportation of staff in essential services; and 13) Boat and pleasure craft excursions and activities are not permitted. http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/2020/04/08/covid-19-coronavirus-disease-prohibition-orders-and-health-and-travel-restrictions-update/

The tests are not yet generally available, but they are for more than just symptomatic people, as they will also be conducted on some random sections of the population. "Random tests for COVID-19 will be done on the population of Seychelles over the next several weeks to determine whether there have been infections through community transmission, said a top health official "This is called a prevalence test. People will be chosen at random to find out if they have any signs of antibodies, which will give us an indication whether or not there has been community transmission," Public Health Commissioner Jude Gedeon told a press conference on Thursday." https://allafrica.com/stories/202005070951.html

The tests are not yet generally available, but they are for more than just symptomatic people, as they will also be conducted on some random sections of the population. "Random tests for COVID-19 will be done on the population of Seychelles over the next several weeks to determine whether there have been infections through community transmission, said a top health official "This is called a prevalence test. People will be chosen at random to find out if they have any signs of antibodies, which will give us an indication whether or not there has been community transmission," Public Health Commissioner Jude Gedeon told a press conference on Thursday." https://allafrica.com/stories/202005070951.html

"From 11 May, day-care services, post-secondary institutions, Guy Morel institute and University of Seychelles will reopen." https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona Primary and secondary schools to reopen on 18 May http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12847/A+partial+re-opening+Seychelles+takes+first+small+step+toward+return+to+normal

Effective May 4, 2020, the gradual easing of confinement measures was implemented. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Department of Health https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/

Effective May 4, 2020, the gradual easing of confinement measures was implemented. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Department of Health https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/

Effective May 4, 2020, the gradual easing of confinement measures was implemented. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. Shops are permitted to remain open until 20:00. The majority of non-essential services and businesses are permitted to reopen, subject to provisions outlined by the Department of Health https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/

Domestic transport resumed https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona

Effective May 4, 2020, restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however social distancing measures remain in place. https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/ http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-849.0-851.30 https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona

"From 1 June, following guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Health, the airport will reopen for commercial flights, the Seychellois will be able to travel abroad, leisure boats and yachts will be able to enter Seychelles territory, sporting activities will resumes." https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona

On 13th May 2020, Department of Health, Seychelles, issued an interim guidance on testing strategy for COVID 19. http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/TESTING-STRATEGY-FOR-COVID-19.pdf

"From 18 May, all primary and secondary schools will reopen." Source: http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/12813/Seychelles+and+COVID-+Movement+restrictions+to+be+lifted+next+week%3B+schools%2C+daycare+to+reopen+later+in+May

/web/20200611103920/ https://allafrica.com/stories/202006010523.html The country reopens after being declared COVID free in mid May

June 1 Beaches, public gardens, and other places or events of significant social gathering remain prohibited. Sporting events will have no spectators. Gatherings must observe social distancing guidelines. Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. /web/20200611103920/ https://allafrica.com/stories/202006010523.html http://archive.vn/zZBa9 http://archive.vn/QvV5w

June 1 Beaches, public gardens, and other places or events of significant social gathering remain prohibited. Beach parties are banned, while beach activities with family are allowed. Sporting events will have no spectators. Gatherings must observe social distancing guidelines. Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Interpret this as a ban on very large gatherings. /web/20200611103920/ https://allafrica.com/stories/202006010523.html http://archive.vn/zZBa9 http://archive.vn/QvV5w

Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. Domestic transport resumed 4th May https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-853.11-853.355

Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. From 1 June, following guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Health, the airport will reopen for commercial flights, the Seychellois will be able to travel abroad, leisure boats and yachts will be able to enter Seychelles territory, sporting activities will resumes. Bars, cinemas and casinos will reopen under conditions. Stay at home order totally lifted. http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-849.0-851.30 https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona

Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in place. From 1 June, following guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Health, the airport will reopen for commercial flights, the Seychellois will be able to travel abroad, leisure boats and yachts will be able to enter Seychelles territory, sporting activities will resumes. Bars, cinemas and casinos will reopen under conditions. Stay at home order totally lifted. http://archive.vn/QvV5w#selection-849.0-851.30 https://www.seychellesbookings.com/seychelles-corona

The Seychelles health authorities has announced that during the phase one of the re-opening of the Seychelles borders, only travelers from “low-risk” countries arriving through private jets and chartered passenger direct flights will be granted entry. /web/20200611103043/ https://www.eturbonews.com/573567/seychelles-travel-restrictions-from-covid-19-gradually-lifted/

As of 25 June Restaurants and shops in Seychelles are permitted to trade, but social distancing rules remain in place. Indoor seated public shows; conferences and meetings; bars; casinos; sports competitions (without spectators); gyms and fitness facilities; cinemas; and marine leisure crafts are also now permitted. All organisers of these events must receive permission from the Department of Health in Seychelles. http://archive.vn/zZBa9

[Information Updated 05, up to date as of 25th June] Seychelles airport has re-opened, though entry is restricted to private jets and chartered passengers flights with passengers from low risk countries including Australia (implies a ban remains from high risk countries). You must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test done 48 hours or less prior to travelling to Seychelles. You'll be subject to screening by local health officials and will be monitored for 14 days after arrival http://archive.vn/Q3Rh2

Cannot see any evidence of income support as of 25 June. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Same policy as of 23 March 'The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors', no new relief measures. Cannot find any policies banning evictions or utility shutoffs. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

24th June Three crew members of a Spanish fishing fleet operating in Seychelles' waters tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Health said Wednesday. They were tested, traced, and put in strict isolation. Besides this, Seychelles reportedly remains COVID free. http://archive.vn/In4E2 http://archive.vn/xEJtK

24th June Three crew members of a Spanish fishing fleet operating in Seychelles' waters tested positive for COVID-19, the Department of Health said Wednesday. They were tested, traced, and put in strict isolation. Besides this, Seychelles reportedly remains COVID free. Indicates comprehensive tracing in place should new cases arise. http://archive.vn/In4E2 http://archive.vn/xEJtK

"Restaurants and shops in Seychelles are permitted to trade, but social distancing rules remain in place. Indoor seated public shows; conferences and meetings; bars; casinos; sports competitions (without spectators); gyms and fitness facilities; cinemas; and marine leisure crafts are also now permitted. All organisers of these events must receive permission from the Department of Health in Seychelles." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/staying-during-coronavirus

Information campaign on Department of Health Seychelles' Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/dohseychelles/

Seychelles will allow international commercial flights to enter from August 1, 2020. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/07/08/seychelles-to-reopen-borders-for-international-flights-from-august-2020/

From 1st August 2020, Seychelles International Airport will be open for scheduled commercial passenger flights. Visitors maybe permitted from approved countries, by providing the Public Health Authority a proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that is less than 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Seychelles. http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-1.pdf

From 1st August 2020, Seychelles International Airport will be open for scheduled commercial passenger flights. Visitors maybe permitted from approved countries, by providing the Public Health Authority a proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that is less than 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Seychelles. http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/Conditions-for-entry-of-persons-into-Seychelles-1.pdf

Still current

Still current, https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"Indoor seated public shows; conferences and meetings; bars; casinos; sports competitions (without spectators); gyms and fitness facilities; cinemas; and marine leisure crafts are permitted. All organisers of these events must receive permission from the Department of Health in Seychelles." [for Feast of the Assumption] "The Aug. 15 celebration typically includes a procession and mass as well as funfairs, music concerts and sporting events. But due to COVID-19, this year, all of these activities are cancelled and only mass will be celebrated." --> if these events (e.g. public shows, masses, etc.) are allowed and C4 remains at 1G, clearly not all public events are required to be canceled, hence the coding as '2T.' I also think this indicator should be back-coded as '2T' since these same events have been allowed for months. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/13358/Feast+of+the+Assumption+on+Seychelles+La+Digue+a+toned-down+affair+amidst+COVID-

Can't find an official number other than that large gatherings are still banned, thus infer this is still current

Still current, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus

Still current, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus

Still current, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/seychelles/coronavirus

Still current, only travelers from an updating list are allowed to enter. Most recent list includes: http://www.health.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/LIST-OF-COUNTRIES-FROM-WHICH-VISITORS-ARE-PERMITTED-AS-OF-17TH-AUGUST-2020-1.pdf

"The government has announced a measure to subsidize wages for companies facing distress caused by COVID-19, whose fiscal cost is estimated up to about 5 percent of 2020 GDP." [not for unemployed workers, but related!] Otherwise, no new policy found. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"The CBS also announced that commercial banks, the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS) and the Seychelles Credit Union have agreed to consider a moratorium of six months on the repayment of principal and interest on loans to assist businesses in impacted sectors. " Measure still current, https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Still current http://www.health.gov.sc/index.php/covid-19/

no new policy found

no new policy found