30 April 2020 – Large scale COVID-19 screening tests implemented, masks mandatory in public

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Executive Office, Health
Intervention Categories: Individual measures; Surveillance and response measures; Detecting and isolating cases
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: President Dénis Sassou Nguesso

Overview: In his message to the nation on Thursday April 30, 2020 the Congolese head of state decided to put in place a series of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the country. The large-scale implementation of the Coronavirus screening test and the compulsory wearing of a mask in a public environment are among the most essential decisions, the effective implementation of which would help the country to migrate towards possible deconfinement.
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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Public Opinion (e.g. consultations, opinion polling)
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: The President of the Republic, Dénis SASSOU NGUESSO has just announced new measures to better fight the Covid-19. In his message to the nation on Thursday, April 30, 2020, the Congolese head of state decided to implement a series of measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. The large-scale implementation of the Coronavirus screening test and the compulsory wearing of a mask in a public environment are among the most essential decisions, the effective implementation of which would help the country to migrate towards possible deconfinement.