Gambia Suspends Flights from 13 Countries in response to the Coronavirus

State House, Banjul, March 19, 2020 – The 4^thCabinet session of 2020, chaired by His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has been updated on the COVID 19 situation in the country.  An immediate decision was taken that flights from thirteen (13) countries be suspended with immediate effect, until further notice.  

The decision follows the recommendation of the Health Experts Committee concerning the recent development on COVID-19.  

Countries affected by the immediate flight suspension are the following:

1. The United Kingdom
2. Spain
3. France
4. Poland
5. Germany
6. Sweden
7. Denmark
8. Switzerland
9. Netherlands
10. Norway
11. Austria
12. Belgium
13. Portugal

Also, Cabinet has approved that individuals (Gambian & Non Gambian) travelling from 47 countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas to The Gambia will undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days.  This decision will be reviewed regularly and the public will be informed accordingly. 

The forty-seven countries are as follows:

Asian and Pacific Region

1. China
2. Republic of Korea
3. Japan
4. Malaysia
5. Australia
6. Singapore
7. Philippines
8. Indonesia
9. Thailand
10. India

European Region

11. Italy
12. Spain
13. France
14. Germany
15. Switzerland
16. The United Kingdom
17. Netherlands
18. Norway
19. Austria
20. Belgium
21. Sweden
22. Denmark
23. Czechia
24. Greece
25. Portugal
26. Israel
27. Finland
28. Slovenia
29. Ireland
30. Estonia
31. Iceland
32. Romania
33. Poland
34. San Marino

Eastern Mediterranean Region

35. Islamic Republic of Iran
36. Qatar
37. Bahrain
38. Pakistan
39. Egypt
40. Saudi Arabia
41. Kuwait
42. Iraq
43. Lebanon

Americas

44. United States of America
45. Canada
46. Brazil
47. Chile