European shore
Spain
Nearly a million inhabitants of the Madrid region have been asked, since Monday, September 21, "to stay at home most of the time".
They will only be able to leave their neighborhood for basic reasons such as going to work, going to the doctor or taking their children to school.
However, this is not a return to the severe measures imposed in the spring, the authorities said.
The Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, assured "not to consider" again "a confinement of the country".
Subjected in the spring to one of the strictest confinements in the world, Spain, with more than 30,400 deaths recorded on September 20, has seen since July the epidemic set off again at a gallop, until becoming the country with the number of cases reported to its population the highest in the EU.
France
France has experienced a rebound in the Covid-19 epidemic for several days.
The country recorded, on September 21, more than 5,000 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours, admittedly less than the day before, but the positivity rate increased for the third day in a row.
Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille ... Almost everywhere in the country, the measures are tightened, but a reconfinement is not envisaged.
In the Paris region, where the epidemic is worsening, the health authorities have called to avoid private gatherings of more than 10 people.
In the South-East, in Nice, no more aperitifs on the beach after 8 p.m., as well as picnics for more than ten people in the parks.
In Toulouse, the measures restricting festive activities are also reinforced.
Faced with long queues in screening centers, saliva tests are now allowed throughout the country, but only for people with symptoms.
Italy
While the coronavirus is showing a rebound, Italians voted Sunday and Monday by referendum on the drop in the number of parliamentarians and to elect regional presidents.
On the eve of the poll, fear overtook observers and polling station presidents, who massively deserted across the country.
They were replaced at the last minute by city workers, police, firefighters and students.
On September 21, Italy recorded 1,350 new cases and 17 deaths.
Contagions are on the rise, even if they are lower than the figures recorded in France, Spain or the United Kingdom.
Malta
The country experienced its worst numbers since the start of the pandemic last week, with six deaths and a record number of new cases.
Twenty-two people in total have died from Covid-19.
The Maltese authorities have therefore announced new restrictive measures.
In August, they ordered the closure of nightclubs and bars in an attempt to stem the rise in contamination.
Gatherings of more than 15 people are also prohibited.
The authorities have also announced the creation of an "orange" list of countries or provenances considered to present a moderate danger.
Travelers from Marseille and Paris airports will therefore have to undergo Covid-19 screening tests.
Slovenia
The Slovenian government had officially declared the end of the epidemic in the country as of May 15.
Wearing a mask has, however, been compulsory since June 25 in all closed public spaces (as well as hand disinfection) and in public transport.
Gatherings in public spaces are limited to 10 people, with exceptions allowing 0 to 50 people under certain conditions.
All shops, restaurants, bars and services have reopened.
Only night clubs and discos remain closed.
Croatia
Self-isolation or quarantine measures on entry to Croatia have been lifted, but due to the resurgence of Covid-19 cases in the country, measures to combat the pandemic have been stepped up since July 13 with in particular the wearing of a mask that is compulsory for certain categories of employees, for public transport passengers and business customers, plus supervision of gatherings of more than 100 people.
At the end of August, after a rebound due to the influx of tourists, stricter measures were taken for the region of Split-Dalmatia, with a maximum of 50 people allowed for wedding ceremonies and funerals, festivities and private celebrations allowed only in the family circle with a maximum of 20 people and the wearing of the compulsory mask in bars and restaurants.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
As of September 17, Bosnia and Herzegovina had recorded 24,605 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory outside, but the rest in closed places and a distance of 1.5 m between people must be respected in public spaces.
The obligation to wear a mask outside has also been abolished in two of the three entities that make up this federal country.
In the canton of Sarajevo, wearing a mask is compulsory outside, as long as the safety distance cannot be respected.
In most of the country, gatherings of more than 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors are banned, and catering establishments must close at 11 p.m.
Official public gatherings are abolished in Brcko District and private gatherings limited to 20 people.
Montenegro
Montenegro has seen an increase in Covid-19 cases over the summer.
The country has put in place restrictive measures throughout the country.
Wearing a mask is compulsory inside and outside public places, including for children over 7 years old, with the exception of beaches and national parks, subject to compliance with social distancing measures.
Gatherings are limited to 40 people in open public spaces and 20 indoors.
Albania
The state of health emergency ended on June 23.
However, some restrictions and health measures are maintained due to an upsurge in the number of contaminations throughout the country.
Cinemas and theaters remain closed until further notice.
The cancellation of public and private activities (sports, cultural activities, conferences, etc.) and the ban on mass gatherings in closed places (concerts, demonstrations, public hearings, etc.) are maintained.
On July 20, the government decided to shut down closed pubs, nightclubs and bars again and ban musical performances after 8 p.m.
Greece
The Greek government announced, on September 18, a strengthening of protective measures in the face of the resurgence of Covid-19 cases, in particular in the Athens region.
From September 21, and for the next two weeks, cinemas as well as indoor and outdoor concerts will be closed.
Gatherings will be limited to 9 people, while weddings, baptisms and funerals cannot bring together more than 20 people.
The government further demands that 40% of public and private sector employees work from home, wherever possible.
It is also strongly recommended that elderly and vulnerable people stay at home, unless absolutely necessary, to avoid contact with the outside world and public transport.
Turkey
As the daily number of cases continues to increase in the country, the Turkish authorities have decided to step up measures to fight Covid-19.
A circular was issued at the beginning of September providing for the wearing of a compulsory mask everywhere and throughout the territory (apart from homes).
It also provides for the stopping of music in bars and restaurants from midnight.
Asian side
Cyprus
In the country, most restrictions have been lifted, movement is no longer restricted and most shops and services operate subject to the observance of health precautions.
Wearing a mask is compulsory on public transport and since August 1 in closed public places.
In connection with the increase in the incidence of confirmed cases of Covid-19, the Cypriot authorities have also tightened their border controls.
In particular, he decided to move France from category B to category C since the end of August.
It is therefore now forbidden for people from France to enter Cyprus, unless you are among the exceptions determined by the Cypriot authorities.
Syria
Syria has recorded more than 3,000 cases of contamination, according to figures from the Ministry of Health.
But doctors and activists have been worried for several weeks on social networks about an explosion in the number of patients with the virus.
The NGO Human Rights Watch deplored, at the beginning of September, flaws in the protection of health professionals engaged in the fight against the new coronavirus in Syria, estimating that "the official figures" did not correspond "to the reality on the ground" .
The Ministry of Health recently admitted that it does not always have "the capacity to conduct large-scale screening in different provinces".
Like many sectors in Syria, the health sector was severely affected by the war that broke out in 2011. At the end of August, the United Arab Emirates sent medical aid to Syria in order to fight the pandemic of the new coronavirus.
Lebanon
The number of new contaminations jumped in Lebanon after the explosion on August 4 at the port of Beirut, which left 190 dead and more than 6,500 injured, many of them flowing to already overcrowded hospitals.
The resigning Minister of Health, Hamad Hassan, called on the authorities to impose a new two-week lockdown in an intervention on the Al-Jadeed television channel.
The authorities had imposed on August 21 containment throughout the country except in areas devastated by the explosion, as well as a night curfew.
But in the face of protests from the private sector, already plagued for a year by an unprecedented economic crisis, restrictions were relaxed the following week.
The alleviation of containment has caused concern among health professionals.
Israel
The first developed country to impose such a measure in the hope of stemming a second wave of Covid-19 contamination, Israel re-confined itself Friday, September 18 for three weeks, on the first day of the Jewish holiday season, causing discontent among 'a large part of the population.
Schools, restaurants, shopping malls and hotels have closed and movement restrictions are imposed.
Public services operate with reduced staff and private companies can continue to operate, provided they do not take in clients.
In the Palestinian Territories, the state of emergency in the fight against Covid-19 was extended on September 4 for a period of one month.
Large gatherings are prohibited and movement from one governorate to another remains limited.
The Covid-19 has "worsened the dire economic conditions" in the Palestinian Territories, which were already "from bad to worse before the pandemic", according to the latest United Nations report.
African shore
Egypt
At the beginning of September, Egypt crossed the threshold of 100,000 cases of Covid-19 contamination.
Since July 1, the government has authorized the partial reopening of mosques, churches, cafes and restaurants as well as cultural venues.
He canceled the curfew and reopened airports and airspace.
However, medical experts fear the arrival of a new wave of contamination.
Libya
In early September, Libya recorded the highest rate of contaminations in North Africa.
After the first case was announced in March, Libyan authorities locked the country's borders, closed schools and mosques, banned public gatherings and imposed a curfew to reduce infections.
Undermined by violence and power struggles since the fall of the regime of Muammar Gaddafi, killed following a popular revolt in 2011, Libya suffers from shortages that are only worsening due to the pandemic.
Tunisia
Tunisia has passed the milestone of 10,000 confirmed cases.
Since August 26, all travelers entering the country, regardless of their origin or nationality, must present a negative PCR test for Covid-19, carried out less than 72 hours before the first embarkation and not exceed 120 hours at the time. arrival on Tunisian territory.
In addition to this negative PCR test to be presented, the entry is accompanied by self-isolation measures determined according to a classification of the countries of origin in three zones (green, orange and other countries).
The head of government, Hichem Mechichi, has also decided to intensify campaigns aimed at ensuring compliance with the health protocol, in particular with regard to the wearing of the compulsory mask in administrations and public places.
However, he said that re-containment was not an option.
Algeria
Algeria passed the milestone of 50,000 cases of the new coronavirus on September 21 since the start of the epidemic in the country at the end of February, but it has recorded a continuous decline in the number of daily infections.
The number of officially declared contaminations has continued to decline since August with 197 new cases recorded in 24 hours, against a record of 675 on July 26.
Due to this decrease, the authorities decided to relax, on August 31, the containment measures adopted to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the country, after a drop in contamination.
The number of wilayas (prefectures) where a curfew is in effect from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. increased from 29 to 18, out of a total of 48, thanks to a "marked improvement" in the health situation.
Throughout the country, the wearing of a mask is compulsory on the road and in public places, in workplaces as well as in all open or closed spaces open to the public.
The ban on all gatherings, especially on the occasion of weddings and circumcisions but also political demonstrations, is maintained until September 30.
Since August 15, the authorities have gradually reopened mosques with more than 1,000 places, beaches and other places of recreation and relaxation.
But all borders remain closed until further notice.
Morocco
The pandemic continues to progress in Morocco.
The state of health emergency, in force since March 20, 2020, has been extended until October 10.
On September 7, the Moroccan authorities also adopted restrictive measures for 14 days at the level of the prefecture of Casablanca with the closure of all access to the city and the obligation of an access authorization issued by the local authorities, the closure of all educational establishments, all levels combined, local markets from 3 p.m., cafes and shops from 8 p.m., and restaurants from 9 p.m.
Travel is also prohibited between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., except for health and security personnel as well as employees in sensitive areas.
Morocco has also placed, in recent weeks, in partial quarantine certain neighborhoods (in Tangier, Fez, Marrakech, Beni Mellal, Rabat and Sale) and has closed access to several beaches located on the coast between the regions of Tangier and Agadir.
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