Travel Alert - U. S. Embassy Maputo, Mozambique

Location: Mozambique

Event: On January 13, President Nyusi announced new mitigation measures to combat COVID-19, effective from January 15 for 21 days.

Some of the measures include:

All incoming travelers must present a negative test for COVID-19
All persons displaying respiratory symptoms or fever must stay home
Restaurants and similar venues will observe the following schedule: Monday to Friday from 0600 to 2000, Saturday and Sunday from 0600 to 1500
Commercial establishments must close at 1800
Discos, bars and stalls selling alcoholic beverages will remain closed
The sale of alcoholic beverages by bottle stores, greengrocers or supermarkets is only allowed between 0800 and 1300 from Monday to Saturday.
Cultural and recreational activities in cinemas, theatres, museums, galleries, cultural centers and catering establishments are suspended
Gyms, swimming pools and other sports venues dedicated to the practice of physical exercises will remain closed
The beaches are closed for purposes of physical and leisure activities; however, this restriction does not apply to sidewalks, pedestrian zones and boardwalks adjacent to beaches
Private events are limited to 30 people (50 if outdoors), physical distancing of 2 meters between people must be observed, and events must be finished by 2000
Worship services, conferences and other types of meetings must be limited to 50 people
Expired official documents are valid until May 30, 2021 (U.S. citizens are advised to check the Boletim da Republica when it is released to confirm this date)
Teleworking is recommended, in particular for people at higher risk