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Particular situation on the islands of Fogo and São Vicente, which remains in a calamity situation.
- Service in bars, terraces and restaurants is possible until 21:00 on the islands in a calamity situation, and until 23:59 on the other islands in a contingency situation, with the bakeries able to operate until 21:00 and trades until 20:30;/> - Bathing activity in the city on the island of Fogo, from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, through weekly assessment by health authorities, as well as the reopening of gyms, forcing compliance with several rules of health protection and capacity reduction to 50%;/> - Meetings in private homes across the country should take place in an intrafamily context, with a maximum of 10 people, in order to avoid situations of agglomeration, spread and contagion;/> - Discos and dance halls or parties are closed throughout the country, and sports activities that involve crowding and activities in gyms, martial arts and gymnastics schools are prohibited;

In areas affected by the virus, it is recommended:

• Avoid contact with animals, living or dead;
• Avoid going to markets where live or dead animals are sold;
• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infection;
• Do not eat raw or undercooked meat;
• Wash your hands regularly with soapy water or alcohol-based solutions.

In case of symptoms of respiratory infection (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), it is recommended:

• Wear a mask if you are in contact with other people;
• Use disposable tissues and wash your hands regularly;
• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infection;

Travel advice is being reevaluated based on the evolving international epidemiological situation and WHO recommendations.

In order to mitigate health risks, making inter-island passenger trips, by plane or boat, to some islands, requires the presentation by the passenger, of the screening test with negative result, carried out up to 72 hours (3 days) before the trip.

Check out the islands where it is mandatory to present a negative rapid test at "everything about covid19"

Obligation to use face masks "in all public spaces, including on public roads". Failure to comply with the law implies fines between 1500 $ 00 and 15,000 escudos. The law, however, provides for some exceptions. Children under 10 years old, people with cognitive disabilities or mental disorders and other situations that are proven to be authorized by health authorities..

If you are traveling on public transportation:

• Ensure a minimum distance from other people;
• Position yourself back to back against other people;
• The use of a mask on public transport is mandatory;
• Turn your face to the side, if someone is coughing in front of you and ask the person who is coughing to do it for a handkerchief or arm;
• Disinfect your hands with an alcohol-based solution or wash your hands as soon as possible;
• If the transport is full you can, whenever possible, wait for the next one.