Amref COVID-19 Africa Information Centre

COVID-related preventative measures now in effect include:

• People are required to wear a protective mask when in public and those who do not comply may be subject to a fine.
• Land borders remain generally closed, with periodic exceptions.  The Algerian government announced the reopening of non-cargo international air travel on June 1.  Limited flights are available, and criteria for entry under the new regulations is available from the government of Algeria.  The government may impose additional restrictions should the epidemiological situation warrant.  In mid-June, the government announced it would soon resume maritime travel.  Domestic air travel resumed in early December.   Public transportation (and depending on the wilaya, private transportation) may be disrupted on Fridays and Saturdays in the wilayas affected by a curfew.
• A curfew is in effect from 8pm until 6am daily in the following 35 wilayas: Adrar, Ain Temouchent, Algiers, Batna, Béchar, Bejaia, Biskra, Blida, Bouira, Boumerdes, Constantine, El Bayadh, El Oued, Guelma, Jijel, Khenchela, Laghouat, Mascara, Mostaganem, M’Sila, Naâma, Oran, Ouargla, Ouled Djellal, Oum El Bouaghi, Relizane, Sétif, Sidi Bel Abbes, Souk Ahras, Tebessa, Tindouf, Tipaza, Tissemsilt, Tizi Ouzou and Tlemcen.
• In wilayas under curfew, all second-hand vehicle markets, sports halls and gyms, youth centers and cultural centers will be closed.
• In wilayas under curfew, all cafes, restaurants, fast-food outlets and ice cream vendors will be authorized to operate as take-away services only.
• In wilayas under curfew, all recreational areas for leisure and relaxation (including beaches) will be closed.
• Across the entire country, the ban on any kind of gathering, including family gatherings such as weddings and circumcision parties, will remain in place.
• Curfews are constantly being reviewed and revised and the curfew may be more restrictive in certain wilayas or in certain areas of the wilayas above for short periods of time as the health situation develops.
• The Ministry of Health has advised people to dial 3030 if they suspect they are symptomatic. Visit the website of the Algerian Ministry of Health for updates and its dedicated webpage for additional information on these measures.

Source:  US Embassy in Algeria

• The majority of COVID-19 cases are in the capital city of Luanda, but COVID-19 has been confirmed throughout the provinces.  Officials continue to monitor the individuals who have tested positive.  Please visit the Angolan COVID-19 Commission’s website for the most up-to-date case numbers.
• The use of a face mask is required in all public areas, including anytime you leave your house or hotel room, while using public transport, and in all establishments.  Face masks are not required if you are operating a vehicle alone or exercising outside.
• In the city of Luanda, individual and group exercise is permitted between the hours of 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.   Groups exercising together are limited to no more than five people.  Everyone is encouraged to adhere to social distancing.
• Within Luanda, health centers and hospitals are fully operational.  Restaurants can be open Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.  In person dining is limited to 50 percent capacity with no more than four guests per table.  Stores, including supermarkets, can remain open until 8:00 p.m.  Museums and monuments, cultural and art fairs, libraries, and media centers must close by 8 p.m. and are limited to 50 percent capacity.  Movie theaters may be open until 10 p.m.;  night clubs remain closed.  Religious activities are limited to 50 percent capacity or 100 people with a maximum duration of two hours if held in enclosed spaces.
• Beaches and public swimming pools will reopen for recreational use on September 15.  Recreational use of boats is permitted, up to 50 percent of capacity.

Source: US Embassy Angola 

• Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) is operating at close to pre-pandemic levels, however, travelers may experience some flight reductions. Land borders remain closed for most travelers. Businesses, stores, schools, and daycares are generally open. Religious services are allowed however gatherings of more than fifty people are not permitted.
• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry?  Yes
  • All travelers arriving at or departing from Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport must take mandatory COVID-19 tests. Travelers must register at the appointment website to schedule a test and pay the testing fee. The fee for testing is 50,000 CFA each direction and includes all three arrival tests or the departure test. Tests for travelers under five years old are at no charge. Arriving airlines may require proof of registration or proof of ability to pay prior to boarding.
  • Departing travelers who stay in the country for more than three days must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to be permitted entry into the Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. The Government of Benin recommends that departing travelers get tested 72 hours prior to their entry at the airport to ensure that the test result is received. The test can be performed at the Palais des congrès in Cotonou by appointment through the appointment website. Expedited testing (labeled “VIP”), which can produce results in 4-6 hours, can be requested for an additional cost and are performed at the VIP testing center near the Nobila Hotel.
  • Travelers may also be required to use hand sanitizer and walk through a disinfectant fogger machine at the airport.

Source: US Embassy Benin

• Some charter flights may be available for tourists into Kasane and Maun. Please check directly with charter companies and tour companies regarding the most current schedules and regulations.
• Limited Commercial flights into Botswana are operating through South Africa and Ethiopia, though additional restrictions for U.S. citizens traveling from high risk countries may be in place for some transit countries.
• All incoming travelers require a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their departure for Botswana and will be tested at the Port of Entry if they do not meet the requirement. Please note that enforcement of regulations may not be consistent.

Source: US Embassy in Botswana 

• The Ouagadougou and Bobo airports returned to normal operations on August 1, 2020.  All land borders remain closed.  For details on possible pre-departure requirements related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including possible testing requirements, please contact your airline.
• As of June 3, 2020, the Government of Burkina Faso cancelled the curfew which was in effect throughout the country, except for the provinces that are under state of emergency (the East and Sahel regions, Kossi and Sourou provinces in Boucle de Mouhoun, Kenedougou province in Hauts Bassins, Louroum province in the North, and Koulpelogo province in the Center-East region).
• Effective April 27, 2020, wearing a face mask is obligatory throughout the country.
• The Government of Burkina Faso announced the re-opening of the markets in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
• On May 4, 2020, the Government of Burkina Faso suspended the quarantine of cities.

Source: US Embassy in Burkina Faso 

• The situation in Burundi with regard to COVID-19 has remained relatively stable throughout the pandemic as compared with other countries in the region.  Social distancing and masks are encouraged but not enforced by law and large gatherings can be seen particularly with family, religious and cultural events.  There was no national lock down and it has been businesses as normal in many areas of society.  For example, soccer matches have continued, as have large-scale group exercises, parties, weddings, and other activities.  Burundians have stopped hugging and shaking hands to some extent, and many public venues have handwashing stations installed.  Public schools have remained open as well.  Melchior Ndadaye International Airport reopened on November 8, 2020.

Source: US Embassy in Burundi

• The Cameroonian Prime Minister announced as of March 18, 2020 that all land, sea, and air borders would be closed until further notice due to COVID-19. While many airlines have been given permission to resume limited flights, officially the borders’ status is still “closed.”
• Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health has been responding to the COVID-19 outbreak through active surveillance, screening at points of entry, laboratory testing, and case management at designated isolation and treatment centers. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are providing technical support to control the outbreak in Cameroon.
• Businesses, churches, government offices, and most schools are open and maintain normal hours.
• Cameroonian borders remain officially closed; however, several airlines have been given permission to operate international flights from Douala and Yaoundé.
• Anyone not wearing a mask in public can potentially be fined 6,000 CFA (about $11).

Source: US Embassy in Cameroon. 

• Schools, universities, churches, mosques, and markets are open. Restaurants are officially open for take-out orders, but many also offer on-site dining.
• Prevention measures and social distancing should be respected. The government of Chad has made mask wearing compulsory.
• In addition to arriving with a negative COVID-19 test result, each traveler staying on in Chad for more than 7 days must be tested in one of the Chadian hospitals entitled to carry out the PCR test. The PCR test costs 15,000 FCFA (approximately USD $30).

• Arriving travelers must stay at home or in a hotel, respecting prevention measures such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent handwashing for 7 days.
• Travelers who will stay less than 7 days in Chad are not required to quarantine but must respect prevention measures such as social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent handwashing for 7 days and be prepared to declare the contacts they make during their visit.

• Curfew is from 2100-0500 hours in Guéra, Kanem, Logone Occidental, Logone Oriental, Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, Mayo-Kebbi Est, Moyen-Chari, Batha, Ennedi Est, the city of N’Djamena to Mandelia, Logone-Gana, and from N’Djamena-Farah to Guitté.

Source: US Embassy in Chad 

Source: US Embassy in Chad 

• Comoros is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. While most new cases have been concentrated in Moheli, rising numbers of new cases are being registered on all three islands.
• Quarantine is required for those who do not arrive with a negative PCR test.  Other travelers are quarantined for 3-5 days at a designated hotel until the results of the PCR test come back negative.

Source: US Embassy in Chad 

• All arriving international travelers age 11 and older must arrive with proof of a negative COVID-19 test from within 3 days of their departure to DRC. Upon arrival, travelers age 11 and older must also submit to a COVID-19 test at the airport.  Travelers should register their information and pay for the test at com before they start their travel.  The cost of the required test is US$45 which can be paid in U.S. cash at the airport.  Following the sample collection at the airport, passengers must self-quarantine until they receive a negative test result via the website and/or SMS, generally within 24 hours.
• To exit the DRC, all passengers age 11 and older must present a negative COVID-19 test from the INRB or a laboratory approved by the Ministry of Health, from within 3 days prior to departure. The cost of the test through the INRB is US$30.  Visit com for information on testing in the DRC.
• Travelers entering the DRC, regardless of the origin of their travel, are not required to quarantine so long as they show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 7 days of departure from their point of origin and receive a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.  Following the sample collection at the airport, travelers must self-quarantine until they receive a negative test result, generally within 24 hours.
• The DRC Ministry of Health may monitor travelers upon arrival, request information, and order self-quarantine, or isolation if a traveler tests positive for COVID-19.

Source: US Embassy in Congo

• A Health State of Emergency was re-issued on January 21 calling for stronger enforcement of protective health measures. Social distancing, the wearing of masks, and a reduction in non-essential movements are encouraged.
• Domestic and international airlines are offering limited commercial flight services.
• Primary and secondary schools, as well as universities, are open.
• Restaurants, maquis, bars, night clubs, and entertainment venues are open and expected to follow social distancing and hygiene guidelines.
• Travel from the greater Abidjan area to and from the rest of the country is permitted.
• Face masks/cloth face coverings remain mandatory in all public spaces, including in vehicles.
• Before travel, individuals must fill out a Travel Declaration Form at https://deplacement-aerien.gouv.ci/. Travelers will then pay for the cost of the declaration and COVID-19 PCR test online with Orange Money, Moov Money, MTN Mobile Money, Visa, Mastercard, Yup, or EcobankPay.
• The cost of the declaration and COVID-19 test is 50,000 CFA (approximately $93 USD). Individuals will be emailed a receipt and the completed declaration, which they must take with them to the testing center to facilitate their test.
• The results of the COVID-19 PCR test are typically available within 24-72 hours. When the test result is negative, individuals will be able to access their results online at  https://attestationcovid.ci.
• Details on the testing procedure are available in French and English online at https://deplacement-aerien.gouv.ci/#procedure.
• Effective January 21, 2021, all inbound air travelers are required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test results dated no more than five (5) days from their arrival date in Cote d’Ivoire.  Outbound travelers are also required to present negative COVID-19 PCR test results dated no more than five (5) days before their departure.
• Commercial and taxi drivers who fail to comply with COVID-19 health measures can face a prison sentence of 10 days or a fine of CFA 50,000

Source: US Embassy in Cote D’Ivoire 

• As of mid-January, more than 5,900 cases of COVID-19 and 61 fatalities have been confirmed by authorities in Djibouti.
• Restaurants, nightclubs, and the movie theater at Bawadi Mall are currently open.
• As of November 11, individuals must have a certificate confirming a negative COVID test within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti. The certificate must not be issued more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti.
• All travelers must present a negative COVID test certificate within 72 hours of boarding any flight bound for Djibouti and not more than 120 hours prior to their arrival in Djibouti; all travelers will be screened upon arrival and must have a negative result in order to enter.
• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry?
• Travelers coming to Djibouti by air/sea/land must be screened for COVID-19 upon arrival at ports of entry and the test must be negative in order for an individual to enter the country.
• Upon arrival at Ambouli International Airport, all passengers are tested for COVID-19 using a minimally invasive saliva test.  Travelers identified with the virus either go into isolation and treatment at a local hospital or quarantine at their hotel. Travelers will have to pay 5000 Fdj or $30 to cover the cost of the COVID-19 saliva test.
• Travelers coming to Djibouti must be equipped with protective masks at the time of departure or arrival at the points of entry, respect the physical distance of one meter, if possible, at all stages of the journey and carry a hydro-alcoholic gel throughout the trip.
• If a high percentage of passengers on a particular flight receive a positive saliva test, the Government of Djibouti may require all passengers to complete a second, nasal swab COVID-19 test.
• Some destinations beyond Djibouti require a negative COVID-19 test certificate for entry. Airlines may require passengers heading to these destinations to show a negative COVID-19 test certificate before allowing them to board their flight.  Please contact your airline for more information.

Source: US Embassy in Djibouti

• As of the evening of March 9, 2021, 187,094 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11,038 deaths in Egypt were acknowledged by the Ministry of Health and Population. Egypt is implementing 14-day quarantine periods and other preventative measures in all cases. ICU occupancy rates remain near 90 percent.
• The Government of Egypt has announced that commencing Sunday, January 3, 2021, individuals who do not adhere to precautionary measures such as wearing a mask indoors may be subject to an immediate fine or prosecution.
• All indoor weddings, funerals, festivals, or other mass gatherings are canceled indefinitely.
• Starting Sunday, January 3, 2021, businesses such as restaurants and cafes have been ordered to reduce the number of patrons to 50 percent of capacity or less, with penalties of 4,000 LE to temporary business closures.
• On August 28, Friday prayers reopened at some mosques under strict preventative measures; mosques have been open for daily prayers with the exception of Friday prayers.
• On December 5, the Coptic Church of Egypt suspended in-person services through the end of December. Catholic churches remain in operation.
• All public schools are required to shift to virtual learning until February 20.
•  The Government of Egypt  provides COVID-19 tests at a cost of 1,680 Egyptian Pounds for foreigners and 1,260 Egyptian pounds for Egyptians.
• Delivery of test results varies by provider. Some are able to email results within 24 hours.
•  The Government of Egypt established the following COVID-19 dedicated hotlines: 105– Ministry of Health Hotline (Press 1 for COVID-19 information; Arabic proficiency recommended); 15335 - Press 1 for Arabic. Press 2 for English.
• All passengers travelling to Egypt (including Egyptians) must be in possession of negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19, taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure time.
•  Passengers travelling from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt will be allowed to provide the test certificate performed at a maximum of 96 hours prior to flight departure, due to the long travel and transit period from these airports.
• Travelers must present paper copies of the test results; digital copies will not be accepted. Children under the age of six of all nationalities are exempt

Source: US Embassy in Egypt

• On January 15, 2021, the Political Committee decided to continue with the presidential decree number 107/2020 for a period of 30 days until February 15,2021.
• On December 26, 2020, the government of Equatorial Guinea signed Ministerial Order No. 3/2020 to accompany decree 107/2020, which mandates rapid testing upon arrival for international passengers; PCR testing for domestic travel; and quarantine in government facilities.
• On August 4, 2020, the government of Equatorial Guinea signed Decree 54/2020 in which it announced the entry into the second phase of de-confinement since the COVID–19 contagion curve descended to 3% as at July 16. It also contains information on large gatherings requirements. Discos and beaches remain closed. The government authorized the opening of schools from September 1 with a capacity not exceeding 50%. Stores are open during normal business hours. Religious activities are allowed by respecting the established COVID-19 health protocols.
• Members of the public are advised to consider whether non-essential medical treatment can be deferred given possibility of infection in hospitals and clinics.
• Only one flight per week per airline is authorized for international flights.
• Testing can be done at Buena Esperanza or Ela Nguema Plaza. The cost of testing for foreigners is 110,000 CFA (About $200 USD).
• Travelers (nationals and foreigners) will now pay 5,000 CFA (about $9 USD) for PCR tests and 2,000 CFA (about $4 USD) for IgM test when travelling within the country.
• Travelers (nationals and foreigners) who request the PCR or IgM test after 11:30 a.m., as well as those who request it on the same day of their flight or departure within the country will have to pay 50,000 CFA (about $92 USD) for PCR test and 20,000 CFA (about $36 USD) for IgM test.
• For those wanting to travel from Equatorial Guinea, payment must be made at the bank and bank teller taken to the test center before a test can be carried out and PCR issued. For those coming into the country, their test sample is taken at the airport on arrival. The results will be delivered to you at your quarantine location.

Source: GOV.UK

• Government offices have closed or suspended many routine services, and restrictions are in place throughout the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
• Essential businesses (e.g., grocery stores) are open until 8PM.
• Restaurants, entertainment venues, and religious services remain closed.
• University and SAWA students can attend training and classes. All other students are to remain at home.
• The Government of Djibouti offers COVID-19 tests at Bouffard Hospital. While the test itself is free, a negative COVID-19 test certificate costs 5,000 Fdj or $30.
•  Test results are delivered by phone.

Source: US Embassy in Eritrea 

• As of August 25, 2021 the Ethiopian Public Health Institute announced the presence of 300,092 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ethiopia.
• On March 24, 2021, the U.S. Embassy issued a Health Alert regarding the recent spike in COVID cases and the lack of availability of hospital beds and oxygen supplies.
• On June 2, the Ministry of Health issued an updated “Travel Advisory” stating that beginning June 7, 2021 all travelers entering, exiting or transiting through Ethiopia must present a digital negative RT PCR test from an approved lab.  Full compliance is required by July 1, 2021.  This is part of the African Union’s Trusted Travel (TT) Initiative: https://africacdc.org/trusted-travel/ .  Paper certificates shall cease to be acceptable and only AU Trusted Travel or Global Haven COVID-19 certificates shall be allowed for entry, exit, or transit purposes from July 1, 2021.
• All incoming travelers to Bole International Airport (BIA) are required to present a negative RT-PCR test must be conducted within 120 hours/5 days before arrival. The test result certificate must be dated.
• If traveler uses an authorized TT-compliant laboratory in the country of departure for a COVID-19 PCR test and acquires a Trusted Travel code from the TT-compliant laboratory where the test was performed.
• If traveler is entering from a country that is not part of the Trusted Travel Initiative (non-TT test result/certificates), traveler uploads their negative COVID-19 test result to https://panabios.org (account creation required).  A Travel Code will then be generated for travel.  Technical concerns may be directed to the dedicated support teams reachable via [email protected].  Traveler must obtain a Trusted Travel (TT) code from a TT-compliant laboratory where the test was performed.  In Ethiopia, all authorized RT PCR COVID-19 testing facilities have been registered on the African Union TT System.
• Traveler will provide an email address to the laboratory.  The traveler will receive a text message from PanaBIOS and an email from the laboratory and/or from [email protected] with a link to activate their account on the https://trustedtravel.panabios.org website.  (Traveler should use the same email address provided to the laboratory.)  Technical concerns may be directed to the dedicated support teams reachable via [email protected].
• Children 10 and under are exempt from the COVID test requirement. A Ministry of Health directive issued October 5, 2020 and the Ethiopian Airlines website both state that children 10 and under are exempt.
• See quarantine information below.
• As always, be sure to double check with the relevant authorities before planning travel as guidance may change.
• This is a recent announcement from the Government of Ethiopia, and full implementation details are not yet known.  More information will be provided when available.

Source: US Embassy in Ethiopia 

• As of August 24, 2021, there have been 230,794 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kenya, with 215,374 recovered patients and 4,564 related deaths.
• On June 29th, the Government of Kenya announced continued restrictions in response to the worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions are primarily focused on 13 counties declared a “hotspot zone” – specifically Busia, Vihiga, Kisii, Nyamira, Kakamega, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Kericho, Bomet, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori. Restrictions for the “hotspot zone” include:
  • A curfew enforced from 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. 
  • Movement between the hotspot zone and the rest of the country is strongly discouraged, except for essential and emergency services.
  • Non-food and livestock markets are suspended.
  • Employers are advised to allow employees to work from home.
  • All physical and worship gatherings are suspended. 

• Country-wide restrictions include:
  • A curfew enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
  • The continued prohibition against political gatherings and all public gatherings.
  • Places of worship may only use one-third of their normal capacity.
  • All funerals must be held within 72 hours after the confirmation of death, and no more than 100 people may attend a funeral.
  • Weddings, ceremonies of rites of passage, and all other similar events or ceremonies may have no more than 100 people attending.
  • Hospitals must restrict visitors to one individual per patient.
  • International travel continues under existing guidelines (listed below);
  • Mandatory wearing of masks in public remains in effect. The government will not provide services to individuals not wearing a mask;
  • International flights resumed on August 1, 2020. Domestic air travel resumed on July 15, 2020 under Ministry of Health and Transport guidelines;
  • There are no inland border crossings except for commercial trucks.

Source: US Embassy in Kenya and Republic of Kenya

• The prevalence of COVID-19 cases in Gabon has recently increased, and government restrictions have tightened. As of January 25, the government has extended the curfew hours to 20:00 to 05:00.  Beginning the evening of January 30, land borders were closed except for government-approved crossings.  The government is monitoring the situation closely and has warned it will impose strong restrictions again should the situation worsen appreciably.
• Churches and indoor dining are currently open at a maximum occupancy of 30 people. Fines for exceeding the 30-person limit on gatherings will range from 100,000 to 5,000,000 FCFA.
• The wearing of facemasks is obligatory in all public spaces, to include riding or driving in a vehicle with two or more persons inside. If driving alone, the driver is required to have a facemask to be used immediately upon exiting the vehicle.  Fines for not wearing a facemask will range from 25,000 to 200,000 FCFA.
• Social distancing and other hygiene requirements continue.
• Commercial air travel continues with three international flights per airline per week.  Crossing land and sea borders for commercial goods and services requires prior authorization.  Tourists are not permitted to arrive by land or sea.
• Masks are obligatory in all public transit vehicles. Taxis are operating at half capacity, limiting ridership to no more than 2 passengers per car.  Taxi buses are similarly limited in ridership.  In practice, however, many of these rules are ignored.

Source: US Embassy in Gabon 

• The Gambian government has lifted many COVID-related restrictions, allowing businesses, markets, schools, restaurants, bars, gyms, cinemas, and night clubs to resume normal operations, and borders to be open. On March 8, a new restriction on public gatherings was implemented. Certain public health regulations, including the mandatory wearing of face masks, remain in effect.
• Arriving passengers must present a negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours prior to arrival within The Gambia.  Those arriving without a test that complies with these requirements – including those with tests taken outside of this 72-hour window, or ‘rapid test’ results – will be subject to mandatory quarantine in Government of The Gambia-managed facilities.
• Individuals arriving without a negative test that complies with this requirement, or who tests positive for COVID-19 upon arrival, will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine at Gambian government-designated facilities, at the traveler’s own expense. Quarantined individuals should expect to be tested for COVID-19 by Gambian Health Officials upon arrival at quarantine facilities. Quarantined individuals should expect to stay up to 14 days in a quarantine facility, depending on their test results. Quarantined individuals are required to pay all costs associated with this quarantine period, and may also be expected to pay for any necessary COVID-19 tests. Those held at quarantine facilities are provided with basic shelter, food, water, and medical care.
• COVID-19 testing can be done at the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Fajara, or at several Gambian government-run testing facilities at Independence Stadium, Bakau, KMC and Brusubi Main Roundabout, adjacent to Petroleum House, WCR. Testing is typically available at the Gambian government-run sites Monday-Friday, and costs 3,000 dalasi. Cost and testing schedule at MRC may fluctuate. Note that medical resources in The Gambia are limited.
• Tests results are generally provided by physical copy.
• Gambian air, land, and sea borders have reopened.

Source: US Embassy in the Gambia 

• Accra Kotoka International Airport is open for regular international passenger travel. Ghana’s land and sea borders remain closed until further notice. See the Entry and Exit Requirements section below.
• The Ministry of Health has mandated the use of facemasks in public. The police are enforcing this directive.
• Restaurants are operating with appropriate social distancing precautions. Weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties are banned. Large sporting events, political rallies, and festivals are suspended until further notice. Nightclubs, bars, beaches, and cinemas also remain closed until further notice. Private burials, with no more than 25 people, can take place, with the enforcement of the social distancing, hygiene and mask-wearing protocols. Religious services may operate at full capacity for up to two hours per service.
• Large sporting events, political rallies, and festivals are suspended until further notice. Nightclubs, bars, beaches, and cinemas must also remain closed until further notice.
• Accra Kotoka International Airport is open for regular international passenger travel. Ghana’s land and sea borders remain closed until further notice.
• Individuals arriving in Ghana by air must present a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test conducted by an accredited laboratory in the country of origin not more than 72 hours prior to departure.

• Ghanaian residents who depart Ghana and return within one week are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding, but they will be subject to testing upon arrival (see the following section).
• Upon arrival, each traveler age five and over must undergo a temperature screening and COVID-19 test conducted at the airport.
• The test carries a $150 fee per person. Travelers MUST pay the fee online before departure at https://myfrontierhealthcare.com/Home/Ghana and present proof of payment to the airline prior to boarding.
• Test results will usually be available within 30 minutes. Travelers who test negative for COVID-19 will be allowed to enter Ghana with no quarantine requirement, but will be advised to continue to observe COVID safety precautions following arrival in Ghana. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Ghana, asymptomatic or not, will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine and treatment at a designated health facility or isolation center, for seven (7) days at the traveler’s expense. Final discharge of cases will be based on existing Ghana Government case management COVID guidelines and protocols.
• Individuals who depart Ghana and return within one week will not need to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test. However, they will still be subject to testing upon arrival at the airport.
• Passengers transiting and transferring through Accra will not be required to take the COVID test in Accra. Transit passengers will still be required to adhere to COVID testing protocols for the destination countries.
• All international departing passengers will be required to meet the following guidelines prior to departure:
  • Passengers will be required to adhere to COVID testing requirements for destination countries;
  • Departing passengers will undergo temperature screening at the entrance of Terminal 3 departures;
  • Only passengers and persons with business in the terminal will be allowed entry;
  • Online check-in or the use of self-service kiosks is strongly encouraged to reduce physical contact at the airport;
  • Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least four (4) hours before the scheduled departure time.

Source: US Embassy in Ghana

• Enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
• Travelers should be prepared for additional travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Travelers arriving at Moshoeshoe International Airport with no fever (body temperature under 37.5 degrees Celsius/99.5 degrees Fahrenheit) from countries affected by COVID-19 (including the United States) may be instructed by the government of Lesotho to self-isolate for 14 days. Travelers arriving at the airport with a fever and other respiratory signs and symptoms may be transported to an isolation facility for quarantine. Similar protocols may be applied at land border crossings.

Source: US Embassy in Lesotho