Botswana removes all remaining Covid-19 protocols!

Botswana's Ministry of Health earlier today (28 September 2022) announced that with immediate effect all remaining Covid-19 protocols in Botswana have been removed. This includes the requirement for vaccination or PCR tests at the country's ports of entry, as well as the wearing of face masks, which is no longer compulsary in Botswana. However, the Ministy of Health advises the public to use discretion and to still follow some protocols.

Covid-19: Mozambique ends mandatory wearing of face masks!

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced in an address to the nation that the wearing of face masks in all covered and closed places in Mozambique is no longer mandatory. However, it is recommended to wear face masks in public transport. People showing showing symptoms of COVID-19 remain required to wear face masks. Face masks will also continue to be mandatory inside commercial aircraft as well as in pharmacies, health facilities and elderly care homes.
Travellers arriving in Mozambique are still required to produce a complete Covid-19 vaccination certificate recognised by Mozambican health authorities or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours at the country's ports of entry. Children up to 11 years of age are exempt from the regulation.

Covid-19: Zimbabwe ends mandatory wearing of facemasks in public places!

The Zimbabwean Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, announced in a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on 16 August 2022 that those who have recieved three doses of the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended vaccines against Covid-19 are with immediate effect exempted from the mandatory wearing of face masks in outdoor public places in Zimbabwe, but should however wear masks in indoor public places and on public transport. Those fully vaccinated should carry their vaccination cards all the time.

Covid-19: eSwatini eases restrictions under Adjusted Risk Level 0!

The Prime Minister of eSwatini, Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, earlier today (18 July 2022) announced new eased Covid-19 restrictions under Adjusted Risk Level 0 which come into effect immediately. According to the Prime Minister, Adjusted Risk Level 0 means eSwatini is shifting from the acute emergency phase of the Covid-19 pandemic to allow for long term sustainable integrated approach to Covid-19.

• Visitors intending to visit eSwatini and returning residents of eSwatini are required to be fully vaccinated. For fully vaccinated persons entering the country, a negative PCR test result is not required. For those who are not fully vaccinated, a negative PCR test is required.
• The wearing of face masks in eSwatini is no longer mandatory in all settings. However, individuals are free to wear face masks based on their assessment of perceived risk of acquiring Covid-19 in any given situation. A person exhibiting flu-like symptoms should take the responsibility to wear a face mask.
• Hand-washing and sanitisation is encouraged at all times in all public spaces as a good health and hygiene practice.
• Testing for Covid-19 remains available in eSwatini and is encouraged for all persons experiencing flu-like symptoms. If tested positive for the Covid-19, a person should wear face masks at all times if they need to go to public areas.