The President has just approved new measures to fight the spread of Covid-19 in Equatorial Guinea.

The rules that are now applicable can be summarized as follows:

• New: the use of mask, hand hygiene and social distancing are mandatory.
• New: The curfew in all national territory has been extended: it is now from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am.
• New: All international flights to and from Equatorial Guinea remain suspended until 6 February. International charter flights will not be suspended provided that they are duly authorized by the competent authorities.
• New: Interactions with the local authorities will require the submission of the vaccination card.
• Domestic flights operated by CEIBA and Cronos will be maintained. Each company can operate two flights per week.  
• PCR certificates and vaccination cards are required for passengers boarding all domestic flights, regardless of airline company, including charter flights.
• All passengers arriving in EG must comply with the mandatory quarantine at an approved hotel and bear their own expenses. Diplomatic travelers may carry out the mandatory quarantine at home.
• Vaccination against Covid-19 is mandatory for all residents in national territory, both nationals and foreigners, over the age of 18.
• Maritime transport between Malabo and Bata is maintained, at the rate of one weekly trip per shipping company, and with a maximum capacity of 250 passengers for the Viteoca and San Valentín shipping lines. Proof of a negative PCR test and the vaccination card will be required to purchase the ticket, check-in and board. The Elobey vessel operation is limited to cargo and goods. Passenger transportation is prohibited: exceptions may apply in case of valid justification.
• New: Students returning from abroad after completing their studies, will need to present a PCR certificate when boarding the plane. Once in national territory, and after completing the mandatory quarantine, they will need to be vaccinated if they have not yet been vaccinated in the country where they studied.
• New: Taxis can only carry two passengers at a time. Failure to comply will have consequences.
• New: Public and private transportation of passengers between districts and provinces will be allowed, provided that capacity does not exceed 50%. The presentation of a vaccination card is mandatory. In addition to the vaccination card, those traveling from Malabo and Bata will need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken in the previous 48 hours.  
• New: The transport of goods and materials within the country is authorized, provided that the driver presents their vaccination card (and a negative PCR test taken in the previous 48 hours in case the transport is to and from Malabo or Bata).
• New: In case of a large number of new cases of Covid-19 in a certain area (neighborhood, city, province), the same can be isolated to avoid contagion, until the full recovery of the population.
• New: Acts of worship of all religious confessions are allowed to take place, as long as social distancing of 1.5 m and venue capacity limitation rules (50% capacity) are observed. The correct use of face masks and good hand hygiene must also be observed. Failure to comply will have consequences.
• New: Casinos, pubs and nightclubs are closed, but bars, parks and restaurants are open. Birthday and marriage celebrations are forbidden and the attendance of funeral ceremonies must not exceed 50% capacity. Failure to comply will have consequences

The abovementioned rules were approved by means of Decree No. 1/2020, of 5 January 2022, which partially amends Decree No. 129/2021, of 1 December 2021.

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