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24 Feb 2021 | 12:43 PM UTC

Namibia: Authorities extend COVID-19-related restrictions until March 31 /update 16

Authorities extend COVID-19-related restrictions across Namibia until at least March 31. International air travel ongoing.

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Authorities in Namibia have extended national COVID-19 response measures until March 31. The nightly curfew between 2200-0500 has been amended to 2200-0400. Several other restrictions remain in place, including the following:

International Travel:

  • International passenger flights are operating at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). All non-Namibian travelers must present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no longer than seven days before arrival.

  • Namibian citizens can enter the country without a test result. Travelers who arrived without a test result or with a result outside the outlined period will be subject to a seven-day quarantine and a test at personal expense.

  • The Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor are the only access points for tourists intending to travel via land or sea.

Domestic Restrictions:

  • All gatherings, including faith-based meetings, funerals, and sporting and entertainment events, are permitted with a 50-person limit.

  • The sale of alcohol is only permitted between 0900-2000 Monday through Saturday, excluding public holidays.

  • The use of facemasks covering the nose and mouth is compulsory in all public spaces.

  • All forms of public transport are permitted to operate at maximum capacity, with trips concluded by 2100.

  • All nonessential businesses are permitted to operate provided they maintain sanitization and social distancing protocols.

Officials could amend restrictions at short notice. Security forces have deployed to ensure compliance. Authorities will issue fines to persons not complying with the COVID-19-related measures.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Before departing for Namibia, confirm with local authorities or diplomatic missions on the status of quarantine and or other restrictive measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Plan for possible ground shipping and travel delays; seek alternative routes and shipping methods for time-sensitive cargo.

Resources

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Guidelines for Stages

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