Turkmenistan

Government and institution measures in response to COVID-19.

General Information | Economic stimulus measres | Other measures and sources

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General Information

A special regime has been established for the implementation of essential and high-priority imports and projects, which covers foreign currency rationing and transportation arrangements.

Economic stimulus measures

(e.g. loans, moratorium on debt repayments…)

State budget spending is being revised, including:

Increase health spending for preventing an outbreak of COVID-19 and to
Provide support to businesses affected by the containment measures.

Other measures and sources

The authorities have adopted a wide range of measures to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak in the country, including:

closure of borders,
flight cancellations and rerouting, and
mandatory COVID-19 testing for arriving travelers.
Sports events have been cancelled.
Gyms and sports clubs have been shut down in Ashgabat.
The authorities have imposed restrictions on internal movement, closed roads between some provinces, and restricted rail transportation.
School holidays have been extended.
In consultation with the WHO, the authorities have issued guidelines for protection against the spread of COVID-19.
According to the official press, medical institutions are being supplied with supplies and protective equipment.
The authorities are running the awareness campaign.
The authorities have launched a COVID-19 hotline.