Event: Enforcement of COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Senegal On August 7, the Government of Senegal announced stricter enforcement of existing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including: the prohibition of gatherings in public spaces, including beaches; a prohibition on all demonstrations on public highways; mandatory use of facial coverings; and social distancing requirements on …

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Dakar (June 12, 2020) Location:  Senegal (countrywide) Event:  Overseas voting assistance Routine operations at U.S. Embassy Dakar, including ballot collection, have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We will notify U.S. citizens via Health Alert when we are again able to accept ballots.  You may want to consider returning your …

Event:  Additional Government of Senegal Measures to Respond to COVID-19 Media reports indicate the government of Senegal may mobilize the National Police to ensure public order and respond to COVID-19 in the coming days.  Transportation and public services including schools and government offices may be closed as a result.  Private companies – including hotels, apartment …