CAMEROON CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 UPDATE

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Update 23rd March 2020

All ports and airports are still handling cargo operations normally. But vessels are kept for 14 days at pilot station B9 to observe the crew. Vessels are allowed to proceed to berth if no cases are detected/declare within that quarantine period.

Source: Gespros Ship Agency

Update 17th March 2020

An announcement by the Cameroon Government on 17th March announced:

Land, sea and air borders closed with all flights suspended except cargo shipment and transport of essential goods
Suspension of entry visas to Cameroon
Closure of public and private educational and professional schools
Gatherings of more than 50 people prohibited
Postponement of school and university competitions
Under the supervision of administrative authorities, bars, restaurants closed from 6 p.m.
Monitoring of market supply system to avoid shortage
Urban and interurban transport only when necessary
Avoidance of overloads in public transport
Hotels and accommodation facilities, equipment necessary for the response can be requisitioned by the competent authorities
Administration will prefer electronic communication for meetings of more than 10 people
Mission abroad suspended for public and para-public administrations
Respect of the recommended hygiene measures from WHO.

– If necessary, call 1510

– No panic but discipline, solidarity and sense of responsibility

See the announcement in full below

Last updated 18th March 2020

Source: Cameroon Government

Port Automne de Douala – communique corona 06Feb20

Ships from countries at risk must wait at the base 14 days before being buoy for a minimum period of
allowed to proceed into the channel
The boarding of said vessels at the end of the 14 days will be done at the base buoy by the port health service, whose favorable opinion is compulsory before scheduling their entry to the port;
Last updated 15th March 2020
Source: Port Automne de Douala

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