Namibia extends reviewed (and relaxed) Public Health Regulations until 15 November 2021!
Namibia's President, Dr. Hage G. Geingob, announced on the occasion of the 35th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 15 October 2021 that the current Covid-19 public health measures have been reviewed and the following eased regulations will come into force in Namibia for a period of 30 days from 16 October 2021 until midnight, 15 November 2021.:
- Public gatherings as defined in the regulations have been adjusted to two hundred persons per event. Spectators at sporting events are permitted, up to 200 persons per event.
- The curfew in Namibia will be suspended altogether, allowing for greater economic activity, particularly with respect to long haul public transport operators and the entertainment industry.
- Restrictions related to liquor remain as is.
- Business operations: All recreational places in Namibia such as nightclubs, casinos, gambling houses, betting houses and gyms may continue operations as is - allowing patrons up to half capacity.
- Burials of persons who succumbed to Covid-19 or whose deaths are Covid-19 related must continue to take place within a period of ten days. On-site consumption of meals at all gatherings, including burials, will now be permitted. The restriction on the number of persons attending burials of 200, applies to mourners only, excluding essential workers.
- All citizens and business owners in Namibia are implored to enforce the Infection Control and Prevention measures of wearing a face mask, hand washing, physical distancing and avoiding overcrowding.
Source: TravelComments.com Official Blog
