What's the government response timeline for Uzbekistan?

Government launched an official website with up-to-date information on fighting Coronavirus: https://coronavirus.uz/ru

Patients with severe forms of influenza and other acute respiratory diseases, for which, according to clinical and epidemiological indications, there are suspicions of infection with coronavirus, are subject to mandatory diagnosis for this type of virus. Link: https://lex.uz/ru/pdfs/4720408

Visitors from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Afghanistan, Japan are placed directly or through other states in quarantine for a period of 14 days. The exceptions are official and government delegations, holders of public service and diplomatic passports, pilots and crew members of aircraft, locomotive crews, persons engaged in rail transportation, as well as drivers engaged in international road transport of goods. Link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/04/covid-19/

Visitors from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Afghanistan, Japan are placed directly or through other states in quarantine for a period of 14 days. The exceptions are official and government delegations, holders of public service and diplomatic passports, pilots and crew members of aircraft, locomotive crews, persons engaged in rail transportation, as well as drivers engaged in international road transport of goods. Link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/04/covid-19/

First coronavirus case confirmed in Uzbekistan. Link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/covid/

About 150 people who came in contact with the first confirmed coronavirus case were isolated and tested: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/passenger/ (Archived link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/passenger/)

Universities, schools, kindergartens are closed at the national level: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/measures/

The work of cinemas and theatres is stopped: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/cinema-football/

All public events, including cultural and sports gatherings, are banned. Link: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/measures/

Movement of passenger trains in interstate directions temporarily stops: https://www.gov.uz/en/news/view/26909

Uzbekistan effectively closed its borders on Sunday after Central Asia’s two biggest nations confirmed their first coronavirus cases: https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan-emergen/kazakhstan-uzbekistan-close-borders-after-first-coronavirus-cases-idUKKBN2120NV

About 150 people who came in contact with the first confirmed coronavirus case were isolated and tested: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/15/passenger/

Daily briefings by the Chief Medical Officer with the regular updates on the Covid-19 website set up by the government: https://coronavirus.uz/uz

No mention of direct/indirect support for salaries in the fiscal measures enacted, which consist primarily of business assistance and tax breaks. https://president.uz/ru/lists/view/3460 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/covid-19-uzbekistan-government-45528/

All entertainment facilities are closed, including nightclubs, discos, spas and massage parlors, teahouses, canteens, cafeterias, cafes: https://www.gov.uz/uz/news/view/27024

In Tashkent, the movement of public transport (buses, metro and fixed-route taxis) has been temporarily stopped - regardless of the form of ownership: https://ria.ru/20200321/1568961935.html

Prohibition of weddings and other family celebrations, memorial and burial ceremonies with the participation of a large number of people. The ordered events are allowed to be held exclusively in case of extreme necessity and compactness, with the closest people, the number of which should not exceed 10-15 people: https://www.gov.uz/uz/news/view/27024 Link:

Prohibition of weddings and other family celebrations, memorial and burial ceremonies with the participation of a large number of people. The ordered events are allowed to be held exclusively in case of extreme necessity and compactness, with the closest people, the number of which should not exceed 10-15 people: https://www.gov.uz/uz/news/view/27024 Link:

Tashkent is closed for all types of vehicles (buses, cars, flights and the railway). The ban does not apply to transportation of people, as well as citizens with permanent registration in Tashkent at their entrance to the city. Link: https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4299765

- Deputy Minister of Housing and Public Utilities Nazirjon Nazirov said that fines and penalties for late payment of services to water and heat supply organizations, as well as wastewater treatment plants, will not be charged to support the population. Debtors will not be sued and will not be disconnected from the water supply. - Consumers with delayed payments for electricity will not be disconnected either. - For two months, citizens of Uzbekistan will not be disconnected from Internet access and telephone communications for late payment of services. Links: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/24/utilities/ https://lex.uz/docs/4773760

Uzbek scientists have developed domestic test systems for the detection of coronavirus. Link: https://mininnovation.uz/ru/news/1878

Patients with severe forms of influenza and other acute respiratory diseases, for which, according to clinical and epidemiological indications, there are suspicions of infection with coronavirus, are subject to mandatory diagnosis for this type of virus. Link: https://lex.uz/ru/pdfs/4720408

The Ministry of Internal Affairs also asked citizens if possible they were at home, not to go out without special need. Link: https://podrobno.uz/cat/obchestvo/uzbekistan-polnostyu-priostanavlivaet-dvizhenie-transporta-mezhdu-oblastyami-/ It is prescribed not to go outside unless absolutely necessary; residents can leave their homes only to buy food or medicine. This restriction does not apply to employees of state and public organizations performing their duties. Everyone who goes outside is required to wear protective masks: https://t.me/iivuz/16227

Uzbek authorities announced that the cities of Samarkand, Namangan, and Andijan will be placed on lockdown from Friday, March 27. Link: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/326801/uzbekistan-government-to-lock-down-samarkand-namangan-and-andijan-from-march-27-due-to-covid-19-update-4 The Ministry of Internal Affairs also asked citizens if possible they were at home, not to go out without special need. Link: https://podrobno.uz/cat/obchestvo/uzbekistan-polnostyu-priostanavlivaet-dvizhenie-transporta-mezhdu-oblastyami-/ It is prescribed not to go outside unless absolutely necessary; residents can leave their homes only to buy food or medicine. This restriction does not apply to employees of state and public organizations performing their duties. Everyone who goes outside is required to wear protective masks: https://t.me/iivuz/16227

It is prescribed not to go outside unless absolutely necessary; residents can leave their homes only to buy food or medicine. This restriction does not apply to employees of state and public organizations performing their duties. Everyone who goes outside is required to wear protective masks: https://t.me/iivuz/16227

"All individuals who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 must pass the test on the first day after detection, regardless of symptoms. All persons who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 should be contacted by a trained primary health care provider to inform them of the symptoms and preventive measures of COVID-19." - provision from the National Guidance on Covid-19 Ministry of Health. Link: https://www.minzdrav.uz/openData/csv/nation_rukovodstvo_COVID-19.pdf

Uzbekistan purchased 200 thousand tests for coronavirus in China: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/03/31/tests/

Mass testing of the population for coronavirus is not planned. Only those who came from abroad and who were in contact with the infected should be tested: https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/04/01/testing/

http://archive.is/tPLUj Nurmat Otabekov explained why there is no mass testing for coronavirus in Uzbekistan As of 14 April. ““Examining those who are at risk and identifying the disease among them is necessary. This creates an opportunity to contain the disease. The system implemented in Uzbekistan is recognized by the World Health Organization as the most effective method,” Kun.uz correspondent quotes Nurmat Otabekov as saying.”

Uzbek authorities extended quarantine until May 10. Schools, universities and kindergartens remain closed: https://ria.ru/20200418/1570242389.html

Still no mention of income support measures. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 7 May) https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (as of 6 Apr) UK travel advise: Uzbekistan Further restrictive measures introduced by the Uzbekistan authorities include: * prohibition of entry/exit from Tashkent by any mode of transport, with the exception of goods transportation and foreign nationals wishing to depart Uzbekistan (other cities, including Samarkand, are subject to similar restrictions) * closure of restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centres, entertainment venues, shopping malls and non-essential shops (supermarkets excluded) * ban on holding of public events and some private events, including weddings and other family celebrations * suspension of all public transport * suspension of all domestic flights * severe penalties (fine, community service and prison terms) for individuals found to be spreading false information regarding COVID-19.

https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse UNICEF. As of 7 May, a country-wide closure of schools is in place. The government has announced school and university closures until the end of the academic year in June. Classes will continue through distance learning platforms.

Geographical zones associated with lower levels of risk are allowed to open more than just essential shops "to allow the operation of non-food stores, provide medical diagnostics, taxi services, sewing activity, household appliances and shoe repairs, hairdressers, with the establishment of appropriate sanitary requirements for them." However, closures of some establishments will continue across the country "restrictions on mass gathering facilities, including theater performances, concert and sports events, celebrations and public transport will be maintained for some time." http://uza.uz/en/politics/the-next-stage-of-easing-the-lockdown-initiated-06-05-2020

Extend of stay at home requirement depends on "zone" risk category Red, Yellow, or Green. In red zones, people need to stay at home other than for essential journeys In yellow and red zones people allowed to leave homes although many businesses remain closed and gatherings banned etc. ?????? ?????: https://uz.sputniknews.ru/society/20200507/14070278/Karantin-po-zonam-rasprostraneniya-nachnetsya-v-Uzbekistane-s-8-maya.html https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2020/05/10/quarantine-levels/

Lockdown extended to the 1st June, with different restrictions on regions based on alert level. https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/15/karantin-v-uzbekistane-prodlen-do-1-iyunya From May 15, in the zone of the "red" quarantine level it is allowed: - handicraft individually; - technical maintenance of cars and agricultural machinery; - repair of electronic (computers and household appliances) and mobile devices; - the provision of rental and leasing services; - provision of accounting services (audit, tax consulting and others). In areas of the "yellow" quarantine level, in addition to the above activities, the following are permitted: - work of realtors; - advertising and marketing activities; - the work of private employment agencies; - cooking in the hotel’s own kitchen and their delivery to the rooms; - the work of parks (with the exception of attractions, entertainment facilities and fast food items). Parks and recreation areas will be allowed in groups (no more than 2 people, except for family groups) from 9.00 to 20.00 in strict accordance with the requirements of quarantine. In green areas, in addition to the above activities, the following is permitted: - the work of open sports stadiums with artificial turf (subject to the limitation of the number of visitors, without the use of locker rooms and shower rooms and with respect to social distance); - computer (scanning, copying, typing, printing) and printing services; - the work of museums (with a limited number of visitors and maintaining a distance); - the provision of veterinary services; - maintenance of buildings and landscaping.

From 18th, some internal transport has been resumed: flights between Tashkent and Nukus, Urgench in the north-west of the country, as well as Termez in the south, the movement of the high-speed Afrosiab train to Samarkand, Navoi, Bukhara, Karshi and trains to the Ferghana Valley (Ferghana, Andijan and Namangan areas in the east of the country). https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/15/s-18-maya-v-uzbekistane-vozobnovyat-avia-i-jyeleznodorojnyye-transportnyye-soobshcheniya-detali

In the Tashkent region, the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, as well as Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul districts entered the “red” zones. Thus, since May 26, the country is split up in the following regions (with the red restricted in movement) Regions and cities of the "green" category: the cities of Almalyk and Akhangaran, Akhangaran, Bukinskiy, Bostanlyk and Pskent districts; Districts and cities of the "yellow" category: the cities of Angren and Chirchik, Bekabad, Kuyichirchik, Chinaz and Urtachirchik districts; Regions and cities of the "red" category: the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, Kibray, Akkurgan, Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul regions. https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/27/v-tashkenskoy-oblasti-obnovili-spisok-zelenyx-jyeltyx-i-krasnyx-zon-detali

In the Tashkent region, the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, as well as Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul districts entered the “red” zones. Thus, since May 26, the country is split up in the following regions (with the red restricted in movement) Regions and cities of the "green" category: the cities of Almalyk and Akhangaran, Akhangaran, Bukinskiy, Bostanlyk and Pskent districts; Districts and cities of the "yellow" category: the cities of Angren and Chirchik, Bekabad, Kuyichirchik, Chinaz and Urtachirchik districts; Regions and cities of the "red" category: the cities of Bekabad, Yangiyul and Nurafshan, Kibray, Akkurgan, Zangiatinsky, Parkent, Tashkent, Yukorichirchik and Yangiyul regions. https://kun.uz/ru/news/2020/05/27/v-tashkenskoy-oblasti-obnovili-spisok-zelenyx-jyeltyx-i-krasnyx-zon-detali

The government announced plans to subsidise the tourism sector, with measures such as paying tour operators and agents $15 for every tourist brought in from abroad, but it remains unclear when the borders will re-open for foreigners. https://eurasianet.org/dashboard-coronavirus-in-eurasia-june-1-7

The easing of some restrictions allows weddings and other traditional ceremonies to take place with no more than 30 people. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-extends-duration-of-coronavirus-curbs-but-eases-some-idUKKBN23609G

Bus and train systems will start working again from June 5. Domestic air travel will also resume again. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-extends-duration-of-coronavirus-curbs-but-eases-some-idUKKBN23609G

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The central bank suggested banks defer loan payments for firms in sectors affected by COVID-19. Consequently, state-owned banks are extending maturities of loan repayments for the affected sectors, including for the national air carrier. The central bank is monitoring financial conditions but has not changed the policy rate nor requirements for regulatory capital or liquidity. In addition in April 15, the central bank reduced the policy rate from 16 to 15 percent. EXCHANGE RATE AND BALANCE OF PAYMENTS The exchange rate depreciated by 6½ percent between April 15 and February 28. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Daily briefings by the Chief Medical Officer with the regular updates on the Covid-19 website set up by the government: https://coronavirus.uz/uz

http://archive.is/tPLUj Nurmat Otabekov explained why there is no mass testing for coronavirus in Uzbekistan As of 14 April. ““Examining those who are at risk and identifying the disease among them is necessary. This creates an opportunity to contain the disease. The system implemented in Uzbekistan is recognized by the World Health Organization as the most effective method,” Kun.uz correspondent quotes Nurmat Otabekov as saying.”

"All individuals who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 must pass the test on the first day after detection, regardless of symptoms. All persons who have had close contact with a patient with confirmed COVID-19 should be contacted by a trained primary health care provider to inform them of the symptoms and preventive measures of COVID-19." - provision from the National Guidance on Covid-19 Ministry of Health. Link: https://www.minzdrav.uz/openData/csv/nation_rukovodstvo_COVID-19.pdf

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

Authorities in Uzbekistan have extended the nationwide lockdown measures until August 1 in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The system of 'green', 'yellow', and 'red' zones will continue, with different measures in place depending on the amount of COVID-19 cases present in each zone. 'Green' and 'yellow' zones are to lift restrictions on schools on Monday, June 15. State kindergartens are to reopen on August 1. On June 15, Uzbek authorities eased transportation measures amid a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases. The Ministry of Transport stated that certain international flights are to resume with restrictions based on the country of departure's epidemic situation. Citizens and those with permanent residency, as well as individuals associated with certain business and diplomatic organizations and their families, will be allowed to enter and leave the country at free will. Furthermore, train service from Tashkent to various other cities throughout the country has resumed, with schedules based on the epidemiological situation in their respective regions. The wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizer, and the maintaining of social distancing are mandatory. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/351056/uzbekistan-authorities-extend-covid-19-restrictions-until-august-1-update-14

All secondary schools and higher remain in vacation status. See: https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Ban on flights from certain countries: Uzbekistan will resume international flights starting from June 15 as per the decision of the Special Republican Anti-Coronavirus Commission. Flights shall be restored only with countries where there is a stable sanitary and epidemiological situation. See: https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"by the decision of the Republican Special Commission from July 13, 2020 to August 1, 2020, the following additional quarantine restrictions were introduced at the national level: barbershops and beauty salons will be closed" https://coronavirus.uz/uz/lists/index/3/12

local (domestic) air and rail services will be suspended; https://coronavirus.uz/uz/lists/index/3/12

"Individuals over the age of 65 were advised to adhere to a “self-isolation” lifestyle and not to leave the house for no reason." https://coronavirus.uz/uz/lists/index/3/12

There is a shortage of testing kits in the capital, Tashkent. "Mirziyoyev [the President] said Tashkent, which has a population of 2.5 million, and Tashkent province accounted for about 40% of the cases. People in the capital are having trouble buying some medicines, getting tested for COVID-19 or calling an ambulance, his office quoted him as saying late on Wednesday. “There are shortages of test kits and necessary medicines in the city of Tashkent. The prices of antiviral and anti-fever medicines in drugstores are inflated a few times over for no good reason.”" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbek-leader-chides-officials-over-deplorable-covid-19-situation-idUSKCN24H155

No change in policy found. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Lockdown extended beyond original date of August 1st. "Mirziyoyev’s office did not say by how long the former Soviet republic of 34 million would extend its second lockdown introduced from July 10 after a surge in the COVID-19 cases." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-beyond-august-1-idUSKCN24O28H

Lockdown extended beyond original date of August 1st. "Mirziyoyev’s office did not say by how long the former Soviet republic of 34 million would extend its second lockdown introduced from July 10 after a surge in the COVID-19 cases." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-extend-coronavirus-lockdown-beyond-august-1-idUSKCN24O28H

All secondary schools and higher remain in vacation status. See: https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive link not working)

All public gatherings to include weddings, large family gatherings and holidays are still prohibited by the Government of Uzbekistan. See: https://uz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (web archive link not working)

Following a second spike in infections, the entire country has been re-categorised as a Red Zone. See: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/coronavirus (web archive link not working)

Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. Businesses such as hotels, barbershops and outdoor cafes will also be able to reopen and air and rail traffic will resume, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s office said in a statement. On Aug. 20 large shops, markets and gyms will be able to reopen. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD

Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. people are allowed to drive their cars again and hold ceremonies such as weddings for up to 30 guests at their homes. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD

Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. people are allowed to drive their cars again and air and rail traffic will gradually resume. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD

Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. people are allowed to drive their cars again and some businesses are open. However, the government suggests people to stay at home. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD

Uzbekistan reintroduced the lockdown last month due to a surge in cases. The government decides to lift its second lockdown starting from Saturday August 15th, 2020. people are allowed to drive their cars again and air and rail traffic will gradually resume. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-uzbekistan/uzbekistan-to-start-lifting-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKCN2581WD