Mayotte: Authorities maintaining eased COVID-19 measures territorywide as of May 24 /update 14

Authorities maintaining eased COVID-19 measures across Mayotte as of May 24; nightly curfew lifted.

Event

Authorities are maintaing domestic restrictions in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 as of May 24, following the announcement of new measures effective May 20. The nightly 22:30-0400 has been lifted. Schools have resumed, and places of worship are allowed to operate with social distancing measures in place. Facemasks are compulsory in public areas, businesses, and on public transportation. Indoor and outdoor sporting activities can resume with social distancing measures in place. Nightclubs remain closed and gatherings of more than 10 people are banned. Domestic maritime travel is operating under revised schedules. Authorities plan to continue to review the restrictions on a regular basis.

International entry restrictions remain in place. Under current directives, travelers from mainland France and Reunion with a compelling family or personal reason, medical emergency, or essential professional reason that cannot be deferred are allowed to travel to Mayotte. All other forms of international travel are banned. Travelers arriving in the territory must produce a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before boarding. Travelers may also be subject to a test on arrival, self-isolation for seven days, and a follow-up test seven days after arrival.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.