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Namibia lifts domestic travel restrictions and cuts the validity of PCR test results Namibia lifts domestic travel restrictions and cuts the validity of PCR test results

Namibia's President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced on the occasion of the 32nd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 30 July 2021 that the following regulations will come into force for a period of 14 days from 01 August 2021 until midnight on 14 August 2021. The previous set of measures to combat the spread of Covid-19 in Namibia expires at midnight today (31 July 2021).

  • The travel restrictions in Namibia are hereby lifted, permitting the resumption of travel between regions, without a permit, countrywide. The public is however urged to strengthen public health measures at personal and community levels.
  • Public Gatherings as defined in the Regulations have been adjusted to fifty (50) persons per event. Any public gathering should not last for more than two hours.
  • The curfew in Namibia will remain in force from 22:00 to 04:00 daily.
  • Education:

    • All schools in Namibia are to resume face-to-face teaching and learning on 04 August 2021, with strengthened Infection Prevention and Control measures in place.
    • Grades 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 to resume face to face teaching and learning on full- time basis, daily.
    • Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres and lower primary grades may resume, but are required to operate in cohorts/shifts.
    • The management of educational institutions must ensure the safety of the school environment for employees, learners and students.

  • Restrictions related to liquor: The sale of liquor in Namibia remains restricted, on take-away basis between 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, except for those hospitality establishments that have resident guests.
  • Business operations:

    • All food establishments (restaurants, kapana traders and food vendors) in Namibia may resume on-site meals, subject to compliance with Health & Safety Protocols.
    • Businesses deemed to be high-risk, such as Gyms and Sports Clubs remain closed;.
    • Spas, Salons and beauty parlours remain open, subject to adherence to mandatory face masks and maintaining physical distance of no less than 1.5 meters.
    • Indoor/Outdoor swimming pools and playgrounds may resume operations, subject to adherence to Health & Safety Protocols; and Motor Vehicle Passenger Restrictions remain in force, loading public transport vehicles at half capacity, including for tour operators and shuttle services.

  • Burials: due to COVID-19 must take place within a period of ten (10) days, all the current burial related regulations remain in force.
  • Test results upon entry into Namibia: The validity of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test results will be reduced from seven (7) days to seventy-two (72) hours for all travellers, to safeguard the country. Namibians arriving with a de-isolation certificate within a period of three (3) months will be allowed entry, and not be subject to quarantine.
Source: TravelComments.com Official Blog