02 July 2020

Coronavirus pandemic: Mozambique has extended the State of Emergency until 29 July 2020! [update]

update (31 July 2020): Mozambique's constitution limits the "state of emergency" to 120 days. The country's President, Filipe Nyusi, declared the "state of emergency" for the first time on 01 April 2020 for 30 days and extended it for three further 30 day periods. The last period ended on 29 July 2020. As of today, no measures to replace the "state of emergency" have been announded by the Government of Mozambique. As of July 30, 2020, Mozambique has 1,808 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 638 in which the patients have recovered, and 11 deaths. We'll keep you posted!

The Government of Mozambique has extended the countrywide State of Emergency in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by another 30 days until 29 July 2020. According to the Mozambique's President, Filipe Nyusi, the country relaxes some measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus during the extended State of Emergency and allows certain sectors to resume activities. These sectors include education, business, culture and tourism. In terms of tourism, Mozambique plans to reopen for visitors and flights from selected countries. Restaurants are allowed to reopen, while bars remain close. As of 01 July 2020, Mozambique had 889 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 232 in which the patients have recovered, and 6 deaths.

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