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COVID-19 government response timeline for Zambia

Find out what policies Zambia has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Feb 21st, 2020Feb 21
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
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Feb 21st, 2020Feb 21
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Zambia’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has implemented several measures as of Friday, February 21, to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the country. Health workers have deployed to points of entry to conduct temperatures scans and a hospital in Chilanga district has been designated as an isolation center for treating possible cases. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316201/zambia-coronavirus-screening-measures-implemented-as-of-february-21
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Mar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Zambian health ministry requires "mandatory quarantine of all travelers from high risk areas" with immediate effect ; https://www.zambiahc.org.uk/news_events/press-briefing-on-covid-19-and-additional-preventive-and-control-measures/; https://twitter.com/mohzambia/status/1238802477660733440/photo/4 ((see page 4); https:/twitter.com/mohzambia/status/1238802477660733440
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Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
The first instance of testing was reported on 18 March, when Zambia had its first cases of covid-19. Zambia's Minister of Health confirmed that they were tracking for symptoms and testing for virus in people who had come in contact with them. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/18/zambia-confirms-2-covid-19-cases/ Ministry of Health has been maintaining in its updates that testing is being done for those with symptoms and travel history as can be seen in their Facebook post from March 27. Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mohzambia/posts/ US embassy in Zambia, in their advice, have said that 'persons with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may be tested and/or quarantined.' Source: https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ While it is not clear how comprehensive the testing has been, the evidence suggests the testing has been limited to those who showed symptomatic and history of travel/contact with those with travel history.
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
On Wednesday, March 18, President Edgar Lungu confirmed Zambia's first two cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Additionally, the Zambian government announced that schools were to remain closed as of Friday, March 20, for an unspecified duration.
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Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Mar 20th, 2020Mar 20
Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 0 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - no measuresDetails
The cancellation of public events has not been required or recommended by the government. However, from 26 March the government ordered that the gatherings must be restricted to less than 50 people. The President announced on 9 April that these measures are being extended for 2 more weeks. Sources: 1. President Office's press release (Page 8) https://www.sh.gov.zm/?wpfb_dl=213 2. President Office's press release on 9 April (Page 12) https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-President-Lungu-makes-Second-Address-to-Nation-om-Covid-19.pdf
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Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
From 26 March, the government ordered that the gatherings such as conferences, weddings, funerals and festivals must be restricted to less than 50 people. The President announced on 9 April that these measures are being extended for 2 more weeks. Sources: 1. President Office's press release (Page 8) https://www.sh.gov.zm/?wpfb_dl=213 2. President Office's press release on 9 April (Page 12) https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-President-Lungu-makes-Second-Address-to-Nation-om-Covid-19.pdf
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Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Zambia has implemented limited screening upon arrival at the international airport in Lusaka. International flights to all the other airports in Zambia have been cancelled from 26 March. All the travellers passing through Lusaka airport are subject to 14-day quarantine. President's press release: https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Press-Statement-President-Lungu-Addresses-Nation-on-Covid-19.pdf
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Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/
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Mar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Zambias coronavirus screening measures were implemented as of February 21 Zambia. The Ministry of Health implemented temperature scans at points of entry to detect possible coronavirus (COVID-19) cases as of February 21; individuals arriving from China subject to 14-day quarantine. Furthermore, all international flights to and from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula (LVI), Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe (NLA) and Mfuwe airport (MFU) are suspended until further notice. All international flights will land at and depart from Kenneth Kaunda International airport (LUN) only as of Friday, March 27. Additionally, authorities announced the suspension of cross border public passenger services, of railway passenger services, and of all cross border cargo transportation, although those carrying essential commodities will be allowed in the country. Furthermore, water transportation will have its capacity reduced to 60 percent. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/316201/zambia-coronavirus-screening-measures-implemented-as-of-february-21 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330846/zambia-authorities-implement-additional-restrictive-measures-march-27-update-3
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Mar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/
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Mar 28th, 2020Mar 28
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government has waived tax penalties and fees on the outstanding tax liabilities resulting from CoVID-19, suspended customs duties and VAT on some medical supplies and medical related commodities, removed provisions relating to claim of VAT on imported spare parts, lubricants and stationery to ease pressure on companies. The government had set up an Epidemic Preparedness Fund amounting to 57 million kwacha (0.02% of GDP) and had approved a COVID-19 Contingency and Response Plan with a budget of 659 million kwacha (0.2% of GDP) https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
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Mar 29th, 2020Mar 29
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
Zambian Ministry of health recommended avoiding non-essential travel within the country& avoiding crowded public transport, in a Facebook post; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1545621675612484&set=a.773733439467982
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Apr 3rd, 2020Apr 03
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The Zambian government has announced a release of 2.64 billion-kwacha (0.75 percent of GDP) to clear arrears and pay contractors. Import duties on mineral concentrate and export duties on precious metals were suspended to support the mining sector. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.boz.zm/Pressstatement_measures_in_response_to_deteriorating_macroecomic_environment.pdf
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Apr 3rd, 2020Apr 03
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 1 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - recommend not leaving houseDetails
On 9 April, the President in his second address to the people urged people to stay home. Source: https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Press-Release-President-Lungu-makes-Second-Address-to-Nation-om-Covid-19.pdf
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
Zambian Ministry of health recommends "avoiding non-essential travel & avoiding crowded public transport" in Facebook post; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1545621675612484&set=a.773733439467982 In addition to this, the Ministry of Health recommends staying away from the capital Lusaka as it is the epicenter of the coronavirus; https://www.zambianobserver.com/video-stay-away-from-lusaka-it-is-the-epicenter-of-the-coronavirus-minister-of-health/
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
The first instance of testing was reported on 18 March, when Zambia had its first cases of covid-19. Zambia's Minister of Health confirmed that they were tracking for symptoms and testing for virus in people who had come in contact with them. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/18/zambia-confirms-2-covid-19-cases/ Ministry of Health has been maintaining in its updates that testing is being done for those with symptoms and travel history as can be seen in their Facebook post from March 27. Source: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mohzambia/posts/ US embassy in Zambia, in their advice, have said that 'persons with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 may be tested and/or quarantined.' Source: https://zm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ While it is not clear how comprehensive the testing has been, the evidence suggests the testing has been limited to those who showed symptomatic and history of travel/contact with those with travel history.
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Apr 9th, 2020Apr 09
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Minister of Health confirmed that every contact associated with the cases that emerged in Zambia will be traced and put under surveillence. Source: https://diggers.news/local/2020/03/26/coronavirus-cases-jump-to-16/
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Apr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
On 14 April, Kafue District has been put under lockdown following its declaration as a hotspot for covid-19 in Zambia. Movement to and from Kafue has been restricted. Source: https://zambiareports.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-kafue-full-lockdown/
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Apr 15th, 2020Apr 15
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Apr 15th, 2020Apr 15
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Apr 15th, 2020Apr 15
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Apr 15th, 2020Apr 15
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
May 2nd, 2020May 02
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
I am not sure about the prior coding because it seems like most businesses were closed until the lockdown was relaxed. In fact, bars, taverns, restaurants, gyms and casinos were all closed before the relaxation of the lockdown on May 8 2020. See: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/
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May 2nd, 2020May 02
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
All international flights must arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Lusaka Airport (LUN). Passengers and airline crew must be quarantined for at least 14 days at their own cost. See: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html.
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The president announced reopened examination classes in schools beginning 1st June 2020. See: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
The president in an address to the nation announced the reopening of cinemas, restaurants, gyms and casinos. However, bars and taverns were to remain closed until further notice. See: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 0 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - no measuresDetails
Public events are not not explicitly cancelled in the government's announcement, but public gatherings are however limited to fifty people
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Note: Public transport within regions are not suspended, but cross border public passenger services, railway passenger services, and cross border cargo transportation are suspended, although those carrying essential commodities will be allowed into the country. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
May 11th, 2020May 11
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Note however - The Zambian government announced the closure of its border with Tanzania from Monday, May 11. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6
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May 13th, 2020May 13
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Also in place - Waived charges for person to person electronic money transfers of up to K150. These transactions are now free of charge. See: https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/zambia-government-and-institution-measures-in-response-to-covid.html
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May 15th, 2020May 15
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
president's address as of 22nd May 40. I, THEREFORE, EXPECT THE MINISTERS OF GENERAL EDUCATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND HEALTH TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE FOR THE REOPENING OF EXAMINATION CLASSES AND AT THE SAME TIME, ENSURE THAT THE HEALTH GUIDELINES ARE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. 41. AS FOR THE RE-OPENING OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, THIS AWAITS THE CONCLUSION OF THE ONGOING STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf As of 8th May, the president announced reopened examination classes in schools beginning 1st June 2020. See: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/
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May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
president's address as of 22nd May LET ME HASTEN TO ASSURE YOU, OWNERS OF BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, WHICH I CLOSED IN MY FIRST COVID-19 ADDRESS, THAT I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN YOU. YOUR BUSINESSES ARE CRITICAL TO YOUR LIVELIHOODS AND OUR SOCIO-ECONOMIC FABRIC. I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR OUTLETS WILL BE OPENED ONCE CONSULTATIONS FINISH ABOUT HOW YOU SHOULD OPERATE IN THIS COVID-19 PERIOD. I, THEREFORE, DIRECT THE MINISTERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT; HEALTH; AND COMMERCE TO QUICKEN THESE CONSULTATIONS. https://www.sh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf As of 8th May, The president in an address to the nation announced the reopening of cinemas, restaurants, gyms and casinos. However, bars and taverns were to remain closed until further notice. See: https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/05/08/zambia-to-reopen-restaurants-and-businesses-after-revenue-drop/
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May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 0 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - no measuresDetails
Public events are not not explicitly cancelled in the government's announcement
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May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
No update on the easing of this measure as of 22nd May, 28th May Public gatherings of more than 50 people are banned. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6
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May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
No update as of 22nd, 28th May Public transport within regions are not suspended, See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6
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May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
No update on new lockdown as of 22nd, 28th May Partial lockdown relaxed on May 8 2020. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6
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May 22nd, 2020May 22
Level 0 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - no measuresDetails
No update on new lockdown as of 22nd, 28th May Partial lockdown relaxed on May 8 2020. See: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/340751/zambia-government-closes-borders-with-tanzania-from-may-11-update-6
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May 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
borders are open, but must spend up to 14 days in self-funded quarantine https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/entry-requirements
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May 28th, 2020May 28
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid
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May 28th, 2020May 28
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid
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May 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid
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May 28th, 2020May 28
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid
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May 28th, 2020May 28
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
No update as of 28th May, scanned major websites such as Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/?s=covid
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 0 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - no measuresDetails
No update
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
No update
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
In 22 May address, president in fact encouraged local residents to visit tourist sites in Livingstone to revive economy https://www.moh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
People in quarantine showing no symptoms allowed to self-isolate at home since 22 May speech but no explicit info as to whether quarantine requirements for international travellers are eased https://www.moh.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/HE-FIFTH-COVID-ADDRESS-003-REVISED-20.05.20.pdf
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
No update
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
No update since June 2
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
No update
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Jun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
No update
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Jun 16th, 2020Jun 16
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
http://archive.is/qa2M2 State House press statement 16 June. “The President says owners of bars and night clubs and their patrons need to be more patient because the country has done well in stemming the spread of COVID-19 and it will be a disaster to make a decision that would push back the gains that have been made so far.”
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. ALL THE BUSINESSES INCLUDING BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN AND RESUME OPERATIONS ONCE WE GO THROUGH THIS PERIOD. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO), AND THE CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, HAVE WARNED ABOUT A SPIKE DURING THIS COLD SEASON IF WE RELAX THE MEASURES THAT WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE.
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. ALL THE BUSINESSES INCLUDING BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN AND RESUME OPERATIONS ONCE WE GO THROUGH THIS PERIOD. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO), AND THE CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, HAVE WARNED ABOUT A SPIKE DURING THIS COLD SEASON IF WE RELAX THE MEASURES THAT WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE.
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. “ALL THE BUSINESSES INCLUDING BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WILL EVENTUALLY REOPEN AND RESUME OPERATIONS ONCE WE GO THROUGH THIS PERIOD. THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO), AND THE CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC), THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, HAVE WARNED ABOUT A SPIKE DURING THIS COLD SEASON IF WE RELAX THE MEASURES THAT WE HAVE PUT IN PLACE.” “AS I CONCLUDE, I WISH TO ENCOURAGE YOU, FELLOW COUNTRYMEN AND WOMEN, TO CONTINUE ADHERING TO THE SET GUIDELINES AND SOCIAL MEASURES AS FOLLOWS:(A) MANDATORY USE OF FACE MASKS BY EVERYONE IN PUBLIC; (B) AVOID UNNECESSARY CROWDING AND ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING; (C) PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR HAND HYGIENE AND SANITATION; (D) REGULAR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES; (E) OBSERVANCE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AND COUGH ETIQUETTE; AND (F) AVOIDING UNNECESSARY MOVEMENTS.”
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. AS I CONCLUDE, I WISH TO ENCOURAGE YOU, FELLOW COUNTRYMEN AND WOMEN, TO CONTINUE ADHERING TO THE SET GUIDELINES AND SOCIAL MEASURES AS FOLLOWS:(A) MANDATORY USE OF FACE MASKS BY EVERYONE IN PUBLIC; (B) AVOID UNNECESSARY CROWDING AND ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING; (C) PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR HAND HYGIENE AND SANITATION; (D) REGULAR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES; (E) OBSERVANCE OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AND COUGH ETIQUETTE; AND (F) AVOIDING UNNECESSARY MOVEMENTS.
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. IN THE TOURISM SECTOR AS I STATED IN THE LAST ADDRESS, WE ALSO HAVE TO GET BACK TO WORK. I, THEREFORE, ANNOUNCE THE REOPENING OF ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WHICH WERE CLOSED, IMMEDIATELY. LET ME DIRECT THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT, THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS AND THE MINISTER OF TOURISM TO WORK TOGETHER IN ENSURING STRINGENT HEALTH GUIDELINES SUCH AS (A) SCREENING; (B) TESTING PASSENGERS WITH SYMPTOMS; (C) MASKING; (D) SOCIAL DISTANCING; (E) FREQUENT WASHING OF HANDS, AND (F) FOLLOW-UP ON PASSENGERS WHO TEST POSITIVE AND SENDING THEM INTO QUARANTINE UNTIL THEY TEST NEGATIVE.
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
http://archive.is/sg5DX Presidential statement 25 June. THAT IS WHY MY GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED TO ISSUE THE COVID-19 BOND AMOUNTING TO K8 BILLION AS A STIMULAS PACKAGE TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY. PART OF THE MONEY RAISED FROM THIS BOND WILL BE USED TO PAY OFF THE RETIREES AND THOSE ON THE SEPARATEES PAY ROLL WHO HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THEIR RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR A LONG TIME. IN ADDITION, GOVERNMENT IS SO CONCERNED ABOUT DOMESTIC DEBT OWED TO SUPPLIERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES. THAT IS WHY PART OF THE MONEY FROM THIS BOND WILL BE USED TO PAY OFF SUPPLIERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THE LOCAL CONTRACTORS. THIS IS A DELIBERATE EFFORT BY MY GOVERNMENT AIMED AT PLOUGHING BACK MONEY IN OUR LOCAL ECONOMY AND ENHANCING ECONOMIC ACTIVITY THAN LETTING OUR MONEY GO OUT OF THE COUNTRY. FURTHER, THE MONEY REALISED FROM THE BOND WILL BE UTILISED TO SUPPORT THE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES THAT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE K10 BILLION MEDIUM TERM REFINANCING FACILITY THROUGH COMMERCIAL BANKS WHICH IS MANAGED BY THE BANK OF ZAMBIA.
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - recommend cancellingDetails
Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - recommend not to travel between regions/citiesDetails
Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 0 of 2
E1: Income support - no income supportDetails
FISCAL The Zambian government has announced a release of 2.64 billion-kwacha (0.75 percent of GDP) to clear arrears and pay contractors. Import duties on mineral concentrate and export duties on precious metals were suspended to support the mining sector. The government has waived tax penalties and fees on the outstanding tax liabilities resulting from CoVID-19, suspended customs duties and VAT on some medical supplies and medical related commodities, removed provisions relating to claim of VAT on imported spare parts, lubricants and stationery to ease pressure on companies. The government had set up an Epidemic Preparedness Fund amounting to 57 million kwacha (0.02% of GDP) and had approved a COVID-19 Contingency and Response Plan with a budget of 659 million kwacha (0.2% of GDP). Furthermore, 400 doctors and 3000 paramedics were recruited to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The government issued an 8-billion-kwacha bond to finance CoVID-19 related expenses. http://archive.fo/HjCe1
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
MONETARY AND MACRO-FINANCIAL The Monetary Policy Committee lowered the policy rate by 225 bps to 9.25% on May 19 to mitigate the adverse impact of the pandemic. The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) plans to provide 10 billion kwacha (3% of GDP) of medium-term liquidity support to eligible financial services providers and scale up open-market operations to provide short-term liquidity support to commercial banks. In addition, BoZ implemented several measures to stimulate the use of e-money and reduce the use of cash, revised the rules governing the operations of the interbank foreign exchange market to support its smooth functioning, strengthening market discipline and providing a mechanism to address heightened volatility, revised loan classification and provisioning rules, and extended the transitional arrangement to IFRS9. http://archive.fo/HjCe1
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Jul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Jul 11th, 2020Jul 11
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
"Restaurants, gyms and casinos are allowed to open, but bars and taverns remain closed." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus
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Jul 11th, 2020Jul 11
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
"Gatherings of over 50 people are banned." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zambia/coronavirus
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Jul 21st, 2020Jul 21
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
"Relaxation of adherence to COVID-19 guidelines fuels spike in cases, deaths in Zambia. [...] The situation has been compounded by the fact that many people have dropped their guard as they have stopped following the laid-down preventive measures such as wearing face masks, avoiding handshakes, maintaining social distancing, and sanitizing, among others." https://africa.cgtn.com/2020/07/21/relaxation-of-adherence-to-covid-19-guidelines-fuels-spike-in-cases-deaths-in-zambia/
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Jul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
In a press statement from the Government, "Cabinet agreed that the remaining school classes that have not re-opened, including colleges and universities, shall remain closed. Cabinet would assess how the pandemic evolves before a decision is made on re-opening schools." https://www.sh.gov.zm/?wpfb_dl=254
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Aug 4th, 2020Aug 04
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Zambia imposes COVID-19 negative certificate requirement for travellers http://archive.vn/c8fCe
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Aug 6th, 2020Aug 06
Level 2 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)Details
All public schools have been closed since March 20 until further notice. http://archive.vn/A5Ho5
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Aug 6th, 2020Aug 06
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Bars and taverns will remain closed until further notice. http://archive.vn/A5Ho5
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Aug 6th, 2020Aug 06
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Public gatherings are limited to 50 people. http://archive.vn/A5Ho5
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Aug 6th, 2020Aug 06
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
Zambia’s borders are open, but under tight screening. Returning residents must self-isolate for 14 days at their residence after arrival. There is no requirement for visitors to self-isolate. http://archive.vn/5X6k0
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Data is collected from public sources by a team of over one hundred Oxford University students and staff from every part of the world. Please note: not all countries are equally up to date; for certain countries, some indicators will be missing for some days.
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