Covid 19 Chronology 2020

COVID-19 CHRONOLOGY

LAST UPDATED 22/10/2020

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ALGERIA SAUDI ARABIA AUSTRALIA SCOTLAND BELGIUM SINGAPORE BRAZIL SWITZERLAND ENGLAND TUNISIA FRANCE UAE (UAE FEDERAL / ABU DHABI / DUBAI & DIFC) HONG KONG USA KUWAIT WALES LEICESTER (ENGLAND) LUXEMBOURG MONACO MOROCCO NORTHERN IRELAND PRC (PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA) ALGERIA

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses became a "notifiable confirmed cases within the Location / Territory disease" as at date of first COVID order Algeria Has not been declared • Order no. 133 of 30 December • 21 March 2020: Executive Decree no. 20-69 on measures to as a "notifiable 2013 amending and prevent and fight against the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) disease" supplementing the list of • 24 March 2020: Executive Decree no. 20-70 laying down notifiable diseases additional measures to prevent and fight against the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) (Closure of non-essential businesses) AUSTRALIA

COVID-19 State/territory Date COVID-19 became Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on a "notifiable disease" cases as at date COVID businesses within the Location / Territory (*) became a "notifiable disease" Victoria 29 January 2020 • Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 2 • 23 March 2020: Non Essential Business Closure Direction • Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 No.4 (Vic)

• Public Health Regulation 2012

New South 21 January 2020 • Public Health Act 2010 0 • 23 March 2020: Public Health (COVID-19 Places of Wales Social Gathering) Order 2020 • Public Health Amendment (Scheduled Medical Conditions and Notifiable Diseases) Order 2020

Queensland 30 January 2020 • Public Health Act 2005 1 • 23 March 2020: Non-essential Business Closure Direction [unable to find pdf copy] • Public Health Regulation 2018

• Public Health (Coronavirus (2019– nCoV)) Amendment Regulation 2020 South Australia 28 January 2020 • Public Health Act 2011 0 • 23 March 2020: Non-Essential Business (and Other Gatherings) Closure Direction 2020 • Declaration under Section 63(2) • Subsequent directions can be found here.

*HFW can provide information in relation to subsequent restrictions (directions) upon request. AUSTRALIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on became a cases as at date businesses within the Location / Territory (*) "notifiable disease" COVID became a "notifiable disease" Western Australia 29 January 2020 • Public Health Act 2016 0 • 23 March 2020: Closure of certain places of business, worship and entertainment directions. • Public Health Regulations 2017

• Public Health (Notifiable Infectious Diseases) Order 2020 Tasmania 5 February 2020 • Public Health Act 1997 (amended by s.40 0 • 23 March 2020: Direction under section 16 of Public order of Director of Public Health) Health Act 1997

• Guidelines for Notifying 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) NT 5 February 2020 • Notifiable Diseases Act 1981 0 • Unknown date [This is the general NT Government Gazette website; • Declaration and Notification of Notifiable unfortunately, I have so far been unable to locate any Disease Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) relevant Government Gazette. the original Chief infection Public Health Officer Directions also appear to have been removed from this government website.] ACT 3 February 2020 • Public Health Act 1997 0 • 23 March 2020: Public Health (Closure of Non-Essential Business or Undertaking) Emergency Direction 2020 • Public Health (Reporting of Notifiable Conditions) Code of Practice 2017

• Public Health (Novel Coronavirus – Temporary Notifiable Condition) Declaration 2020 *HFW can provide information in relation to subsequent restrictions (directions) upon request. BELGIUM

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State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses became a "notifiable confirmed cases within the Location / Territory disease" as at date of first COVID order Belgium 26 June 2020 • Ordinance of 19 July 2007 on 61,007 • 13 March 2020: Ministerial decree (Emergency measures for health prevention policy limiting the spread of the Covid-19 virus) • 18 March 2020: Ministerial decree (Closure of non-essential • Order of 23 April 2009 of the businesses) assembled College of the Common Community Commission on the prophylaxis of notifiable diseases

• Royal Decree no. 44 of 26 June 2020 on the processing of data in the framework of contact follow-up with persons infected with the Covid-19 (Article 6) BRAZIL

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State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the became a confirmed cases as Location / Territory "notifiable at date COVID disease" became a "notifiable disease" Brazil 6 February 2020 • Brazilian Presidential Decree Nº 7.616 of 17 November 0 • 20 March 2020 – Legislative Decree Nº 6 of 20 March 2020 – Determines 2011 – Sets the legal framework for the Ministry of Health to the state of public calamity in Brazil for the exclusive purpose of the Brazilian declare a state of public health emergency. State's fiscal responsibilities during the Covid-19 pandemic.

• Brazilian Presidential Decree Nº 10.212 of 30 January 2020 • 20 March 2020 – Presidential Decree Nº 10.282 of 20 March 2020 – – Internalizes into Brazil the updated Revision of the Determines what public services and businesses are considered essential International Health Organization’s International Health and should not be interrupted. This Decree contains a long and vague list of Regulations. This Regulation contains relevant legal what is considered essential businesses and public services. definitions such as: “quarantine”; “isolation”; and many more terms that have become relevant during the Covid-19 • pandemic. 20 March 2020 – Presidential Decree Nº 10.285 of 20March 2020 – Determines the temporary reduction of the Brazilian Tax on Industrialized • Brazilian Ministry of Health Decree Nº 188 of 3 February Products (IPI) rates to zero on a number of industrialized products, until 1 2020 – Declares a state of national public health emergency October 2020. because of the Covid-19 virus. Establishes the national Center of Operations of Public Health Emergencies (COE- • 20 March 2020 – Provisional Measure Nº 926 of 20 March 2020 – Amends nCoV) to deal with the Coivd-19 outbreak. the Law Nº 13.979 of 6 February 2020 so as to provide that all limitations to any interstate or intermunicipal transportation be made exclusively in • Law Nº 13.979 of 6 February 2020 – Establishes the legal accordance with recommendations made by a federal sanitary agency. framework to reduce the spread of Covid-19. Article 5 and Provisional Measure Nº922 was seen as an attempt by the Brazilian Federal 6 of this Law can be understood as the legal instruments Government to limit States and Municipalities' right to regulate the entrance that made Covid-19 a “notifiable disease” in Brazil. and exit of peoples into their territories. Provisional Measure Nº922 had its constitutionality and validity questioned in the Brazilian Supreme Federal • Brazilian Ministry of Health Decree Nº 356 of 11 March Court. The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court, on 15 April 2020, decided that 2020 – Further establishes the legal framework to reduce Provisional Measure 926 could not limit States and Municipalities' the spread of Covid-19. Namely this Decree determines constitutional right protect their population from the spread of Covid-19 and compulsory isolation measures for individuals who test to regulate the entrance and exit of transportation into their territories during positive for Covid-19 or who are believed to have the virus. the pandemic. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory became a sources date COVID became a "notifiable "notifiable disease" disease"

Brazil 6 February 2020 • 22 March 2020 – Provisional Measure 927 of 22 March 2020 – Regulates possible alterations in labour contracts, such as the suspension of labour contracts and other provisions regarding home office and the attempt to reduce the economic burden of Covid-19 on businesses.

• 23 March 2020 – Provisional Measure N° 928, de 2020 of 23 March 2020 – Suspends deadlines for enforcement proceedings and statute of limitations deadlines during the Covid- 19 pandemic.

• 1 Abril 2020 – Provisional Measure Nº 936 of 1 April 2020 – Further determines labour regulations to be adopted during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This Provisional Measure was turned into Law Nº14.020 of 6 July 2020, on 6 July 2020.

• 3 April 2020 – Brazilian Ministry of Economy Decree Nº 139 of 3 April 2020 – determines the extension of deadlines for the payment of federal taxes.

• 8 April 2020 – Provisional Measure Nº 948 of 8 April 2020 – provides legal framework for the cancelation of services linked to the cultural and tourist events.

• 15 Abril 2020 – Brazilian Supreme Federal Court decides that the amendments to Law Nº 13.979 of 6 February 2020 provided by Provisional Measure 926 of 20 March 2020 do not limit States and Municipalities right to regulate the limitation or interruption of interstate and intermunicipal transportation. This is seen as the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court taking a firm constitutional position that lockdown, quarantine and isolation measures can effectively be stipulated and enforced by State and Municipal authorities. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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• 13 May 2020 – Provisional Measure Nº 966 of 13 May 2020 – provides legal framework for the liability of public agents arising from actions related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

• 6 July – Provisional Measure Nº 936 of 1 April 2020 was turned into Law Nº14.020 of 6 July 2020 with provision regarding the suspension of labour contracts and the proportional reduction of wages in an effort to minimize the effect of Covid-19 on businesses. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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State/territory Date COVID-19 became a Relevant legal Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory "notifiable disease" instruments / sources cases as at date COVID became a "notifiable disease" São Paulo 6 February 2020 • Determined on 0 • 13 March 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree N° 64.862 of 13 March 2020 – Determines the a Federal suspension of public events with more than 500 people and other measures to combat Covid-19. Level: Law Nº 13.979 of 6 • 16 March 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree N° 64.864 of 16 March 2020 – Determines the February 2020 alteration of São Paulo State Governor’s Decree N° 64.862 of 13 March 2020 so as to suspend all – Establishes public events, regardless of the number of people, for a period of 30 days. the legal framework and • 18 March 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree Nº 64.865 of 18 March 2020 – Determines the measures further suspension of public activities regarding the activities related to shopping malls and fitness available for gyms. the government to restrain the • 20 March 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree N° 64.879 of 20March 2020 – Determines the spread of the suspension of various public services until 30 Abril 2020, and amends São Paulo State Governor’s Covid-19 virus. Decree N° 64.862 of 13 March 2020 so as to include the suspension of religious services. Article 5 and 6 of this law can • 20 March 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree Nº 64.881 of 20 March 2020 – Determines the be understood establishment of quarantine, from 24 March 2020 to 7 April 2020, in the State of São Paulo to stop the as the legal spreads of Covid-19. This is the main legislation regarding quarantine for the State of São Paulo, it instruments has been renewed a number of times to extend the quarantine period. Every two weeks or so, since that made the original publication of this Decree, A new Governor's Decree has been published extending the Covid-19 a dates of quarantine in the State of São Paulo. Quarantine has currently been extended until 10 “notifiable August 2020. This Decree does not necessarily override the municipalities’ rights legislate with disease” in regards to quarantine measures or to determine that businesses operate regularly. To determine Brazil. whether a business in the state of São Paulo was permitted to operate regularly on a specific date, it is necessary to look at the municipal legislation of the place of business. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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• 13 May 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree Nº 64.975 of 13 May 2020 – Amends São Paulo State Governor’s Decree Nº 64.881 of 20 March 2020 so as to include specifications as to what kind of business activities are suspended.

• 3 July 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree N° 65.044 of 3 July 2020 – Determines the amendment of São Paulo State Governor’s Decree Nº 64.994 of 28 May 2020 Annex III which describes the different phases of quarantine.

• 13 July 2020 – São Paulo State Law Nº 17.268 of 13 July 2020 – Establishes the legal framework to combat Covid-19 in the State of São Paulo.

• 24 July 2020 – São Paulo State Governor’s Decree N° 65.088 of 24 July 2020 – Determines the extension of São Paulo State Governor’s Decree Nº 64.881 of 20 March 2020 and the quarantine in the State of São Paulo until 10 August 2020. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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State/territory Date COVID-19 became a Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / "notifiable disease" sources cases as at date COVID Territory became a "notifiable disease"

Rio De Janeiro 6 February 2020 Determined on a Federal Level: 0 • 13 March 2020 – Rio de Janeiro State Governor’s Decree Nº 46,970 of 13 March 2020 – Law Nº 13.979 of 6 February 2020 Determines the suspension of several businesses and public services for a period of 15 – Establishes the legal framework days. and the measures available for the government to restrain the spread • 16 March 2020 – Rio de Janeiro State Governor’s Decree Nº 46,973 of 16 March 2020 – of the Covid-19 virus. Article 5 Determines the suspension of several other businesses and public services for a period and 6 of this law can be of 15 days. This Decree also determines the reduction of several businesses and public understood as the legal services, with some businesses, such as bars and restaurants, being forced to work only instruments that made Covid-19 a within a 30% limit of their full capacity, so as to prevent the spread of Covid-19. “notifiable disease” in Brazil. • 19 March 2020 – Rio de Janeiro State Governor’s Decree Nº 46.980 of 19 March 2020 – Determines the suspension of non-essential business.

• 20 March 2020 – Rio de Janeiro State Governor’s Decree Nº 46.983 – Determines measures related to the restriction of public and urban transport.

• 26 March 2020 - Rio de Janeiro State Governor’s Decree Nº 47.000 of 26 March 2020 – Determines that banks remain open in the State of Rio de Janeiro despite the state of emergency.

• 23 April 2020 – Federal Decree Nº 1.186 of 23 Abril 2020 – The Ministry of Regional Development recognises the state of public calamity in the State of Rio de Janeiro.

• 6 July 2020 – Rio de Janeiro State Governor’s Decree Nº 47.152 of 6 July 2020 – Determines the need to maintain the measures taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the State and maintains the state of public health emergency. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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State/territory Date COVID-19 became a Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the "notifiable disease" confirmed cases as Location / Territory at date COVID became a "notifiable disease" Minas Gerais 6 February 2020 Determined on a Federal Level: Law Nº 0 • 12 Mach 2020 – Minas Gerais State Governor’s Decree of 12 March 2020 – 13.979 of 6 February 2020 – Establishes the Recognizes the state of public health emergency and sets out the legal legal framework and the measures available framework to regulate the spread of Covid-19 in the State of Minas Gerais. for the government to restrain the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Article 5 and 6 of this law • 15 Mach 2020 – Minas Gerais State Governor’s Decree Nº 47.886 of 15 can be understood as the legal instruments March 2020 – Determines the suspension of some public services for 30 that made Covid-19 a “notifiable disease” in days. Brazil. • 20 March 2020 – Minas Gerais State Governor’s Decree Nº 47.891 of 20 March 2020 – determines the state of public calamity and sets the legal framework for the government actions to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

• 16 April 2020 – Federal Decree Nº 1.106 of 16 April 2020 – The Ministry of Regional Development recognises the state of public calamity in the State of Minas Gerais.

Rio Grande do Sul 6 February 2020 Determined on a Federal Level: Law Nº 0 • 19 March 2020 – Rio Grande do Sul State Governor’ Decree N 55;128 of 13.979 of 6 February 2020 – Establishes the 19 March 2020 – Declares a state of public calamity throughout the State of legal framework and the measures available Rio Grande do Sul and determines measures of public isolation to prevent for the government to restrain the spread of the spread of Covid-19. the Covid-19 virus. Article 5 and 6 of this law can be understood as the legal instruments • 07 April 2020 – Federal Decree Nº 872 of 7 April 2020 – The Ministry of that made Covid-19 a “notifiable disease” in Regional Development recognises the state of public calamity in the State of Brazil. Rio Grande do Sul. BRAZIL – CONTINUED

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State/territory Date COVID-19 became a Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the "notifiable disease" confirmed cases as Location / Territory at date COVID became a "notifiable disease" Paraná 6 February 2020 Determined on a Federal Level: Law Nº 0 • 16 March 2020 – Paraná State Decree Nº 4.230 of 16 March 2020 – 13.979 of 6 February 2020 – Establishes the determines the suspension of some public services and businesses, and legal framework and the measures available sets the legal framework for the State to regulate public isolation and for the government to restrain the spread of quarantine measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. the Covid-19 virus. Article 5 and 6 of this law can be understood as the legal instruments • 28 April 2020 – Federal Decree Nº 1.230 of 28 April 2020 - The Ministry of that made Covid-19 a “notifiable disease” in Regional Development recognises the state of public calamity in the State of Brazil. Paraná. ENGLAND

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments (&/ or Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / became a description) as at date of first COVID Territory "notifiable order disease"

England 5 March 2020 Supplemented Public Health (Control of 7,821 • 10 February 2020 - Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 enacted Disease) Act 1984.

Provided for screening and detention of individuals in prescribed circumstances. • 3 March 2020 - UK Government published COVID-19 action plan and guidance in relation to COVID-19 for health professionals and other organisations.

Phased response: 1. Contain phase 2. Delay phase 3. Research phase 4. Mitigate phase. Health Protection (Notification) • 5 March 2020 – Added COVID-19 to the list of notifiable diseases and SARS- (Amendment) Regulations 2020 COV-2 to the list of notifiable causative agents

• 11 March 2020 - WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic • 12 March 2020 - UK Government announces move from 'contain' phase to 'delay' phase • 18 March 2020 - Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces schools to close from 20 March 2020 ENGLAND - CONTINUED

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England Coronavirus Bill • 19 March 2020 - Coronavirus Bill introduced to Parliament

• 20 March 2020 - Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells pubs, restaurants, etc. to close (for consumption on site), and gyms, cinemas etc. to close also. Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 21 March 2020 -Required the closure of businesses selling Business Closure) (England) food or drink for consumption on the premises, and Regulations 2020 enacted. businesses listed in the Schedule, to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus. • 22 March 2020 - Prime Minister Boris Johnson instructs the public to stay 2 metres apart and follow social distancing advice • 23 March 2020 - Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces lockdown, including the closure of non-essential shops and restrictions on individual movement Coronavirus Act 2020 comes into • 25 March 2020 - Enables the Government to respond to an force. emergency situation and manage the effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic. ENGLAND - CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory / Date COVID- Relevant legal instruments (&/ or Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location 19 became a description) cases as at date of first Location / Territory "notifiable disease" COVID order England Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 26 March 2020 - Repealed 21 March Regulations. Required the closure of Restrictions) (England) Regulations businesses selling food or drink for consumption on the premises, and 2020 businesses listed in Part 2 of Schedule 2. Also imposed restrictions on businesses listed in Part 3 of Schedule 2, which are permitted to remain open. Prohibited anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and banned public gatherings of more than two people. • 16 April 2020 - Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab states that the restrictions were to be extended for at least another three weeks. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 22 April 2020 - Amended and updated the 26 March Regulations Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 • 10 May 2020 - Prime Minister tells England to "stay alert" and lockdown continues. Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 13 May 2020 - Slightly eased certain restrictions. Extend list of reasonable Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) excuses for people to leave home. (No. 2) Regulations 2020 Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 1 June 2020 - Further relaxation of restrictions. Allowed certain business to open Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) for the training of elite athletes. Allowed places of worship and community (No. 3) Regulations 2020 centres to provide childcare services. Allowed people to stay overnight at a place other than their home. Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 12 June 2020 - Permitted the opening of retail businesses and certain outdoor Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) attractions. Enabled churches to open for private prayer. Made provisions for (No. 4) Regulations 2020 linked households and permitted certain gatherings. ENGLAND - CONTINUED

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State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments (&/ or Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses became a "notifiable description) as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory disease" order England Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 15 June 2020 - Required the wearing of a face covering on public Wearing of Face Coverings on Public transport without a reasonable excuse. Transport) (England) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/592)

Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 3 July 2020 - Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (England) Regulations 2020 in line with eased restrictions. Regulations 2020 Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 9 July 2020 - Amended to permit outdoor swimming pools and Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) water parks, nail bars and salons, tanning booths and salons, spas and beauty salons, massage parlours, tattoo parlours and (Amendment) Regulations 2020 body and skin piercing services from certain dates.

Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 18 July 2020 - Allowed local authorities to give directions relating Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) to premises, events and public outdoor places in its area. Regulations 2020 FRANCE

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State/territory/country Date of the first Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses COVID-19 related confirmed cases within the Location / Territory order as at date of first COVID order France 11 May 2020 • Public Health Code (Article 139,063 • 14 March 2020: Order on the closure of non-essential businesses L3113-1 and Articles D3113-6 and other venues open to the public and D3113-7) • 16 March 2020 : Decree no. 2020-260 on the implementation of a lockdown • Law no. 2020-546 of 11 May • 23 March 2020: Emergency Law no. 2020-290 to face Covid-19 2020 extending the state of Epidemic health emergency and • 23 March 2020: Decree no. 2020-293 laying down various supplementing its provisions measures to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus • 31 May 2020: Decree no. 2020-663 laying down various • Decree no. 2020-551 of 12 May measures to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus 2020 on the rules applicable to the processing of health data as part of the fight against the coronavirus epidemic HONG KONG

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the became a confirmed cases as Location / Territory "notifiable at date of first disease" COVID order Hong Kong 7 January 2020 Prevention and Control of Disease 0 • 7 January 2020 - "Severe respiratory disease associated with a novel Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 1) infectious agent" listed as a notifiable disease Notice 2020 Prevention and Control of Disease (Amendment) Regulation 2020 Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons • 7 February 2020 - Mandatory quarantine for persons arriving in Hong Kong Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation from Mainland and other countries imposed until 7 May 2020 (Cap.599C) HK Government Press Release: First round • 21 February 2020 - Legislative Council approved funding for the HK$30 billion of $30 billion Anti-epidemic Fund Anti-epidemic Fund Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving • 18 March 2020 - Mandatory quarantine for persons arriving in Hong Kong from at Hong Kong from Foreign Places outside China and specified locations until midnight on 18 June 2020 Regulation (Cap. 599E) Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons • 24 March 2020 - Amendments to the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) Regulation 2020 Prevention and Control of Disease • 27 March 2020 - Temporary measures in relation to catering businesses and (Requirements and Directions) (Business designated premises in respect of the public health emergency imposed until and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) midnight on 27 June 2020 Direction in Relation to Catering Business • 27 March 2020 - Catering Business restrictions imposed from 28 March 2020 (G.N. (E.) 16 of 2020) until after 6:00pm on 11 April 2020 Direction in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 27 March 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 28 March 2020 to 11 April (G.N. (E.) 17 of 2020) 2020 HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses became a confirmed cases within the Location / Territory "notifiable as at date of first disease" COVID order Hong Kong Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements • 1 April 2020 - Expansion of requirements and restrictions in relation and Directions) (Business and Premises) (Amendment) to the mode of operation of any business or activity carried on at Regulation 2020 any "scheduled premises" Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) • 1 April 2020 - Specified activities at catering premises suspended 21 of 2020) from 6:00pm on 1 April 2020 until after 6:00pm on 15 April 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises (G.N. • 1 April 2020 - Specified premises closed from 6:00 pm on 1 April (E.) 22 of 2020) 2020 until after 6:00pm on 15 April 2020 Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) • 2 April 2020 - Bars and pubs (including catering businesses 23 of 2020) selling/supplying alcohol) closed from 6:00pm on 3 April 2020 until after 6:00 pm on 17 April 2020 Directions in Relation to Club-house (G.N. (E.) 24 of • 2 April 2020 - Any area in a club-house selling/supplying liquor 2020) closed from 6:00pm on 3 April 2020 until after 6:00pm on 17 April 2020 HK Government Press Release: Entry restriction on non- • 6 April 2020 - Entry restrictions on non-Hong Kong residents Hong Kong residents coming from overseas extended entering from overseas by aeroplane extended until further notice.

HK Government COVID-19 news: HK entry restrictions • Transit services at Hong Kong International Airport suspended until extended further notice. HK Government Press Release: Strengthened health • 7 April 2020 - The Department of Health's quarantine and COVID- quarantine and testing arrangements for inbound 19 testing arrangements for all inbound travellers from 8 April 2020. travellers

HK Government COVID-19 news: Testing on travellers enhanced HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory became a confirmed cases as "notifiable at date of first disease" COVID order Hong Kong Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. • 8 April 2020 - Catering business restrictions extended from 10 April 2020 to 23 April (E.) 25 of 2020) 2020 Direction in Relation to Scheduled Premises (G.N. • 8 April 2020 - Scheduled premises closed from 10 April 2020 to 23 April 2020 (E.) 26 of 2020) HK Government Press Release: Second round of • 18 April 2020 - The Legislative Council's funding package of HK$137.5 billion, $137.5 billion Anti-epidemic Fund measures including injection of HK$120.5 billion to the Anti-epidemic Fund in the second round of measures including a cash payout to Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above and Employment Support Scheme. Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. • 21 April 2020 - Catering Business restrictions extended from 24 April 2020 to 7 May (E.) 28 of 2020) 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 21 April 2020 - Scheduled premises closed from 24 April 2020 to 7 May 2020 (G.N. (E.) 29 of 2020) Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance • 27 April 2020 - Change of name from "Severe respiratory disease associated with a (Amendment of Schedules 1 and 2) Notice 2020 novel infectious agent" to "coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" Prevention and Control of Disease (Amendment) • 27 April 2020 - Change of name from "Severe respiratory disease associated with a (No. 2) Regulation 2020 novel infectious agent" to "coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements • 28 April 2020 - Change of name from "Severe respiratory disease associated with a and Directions) (Business and Premises) novel infectious agent" to "coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2020 Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons • 28 April 2020 - Extension of mandatory quarantine from 7 May 2020 to 7 June 2020 Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) (No. 2) under Cap. 599C. Regulation 2020 • Change of name from "Severe respiratory disease associated with a novel infectious agent" to "coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at • 28 April 2020 - Change of name from "Severe respiratory disease associated with a Hong Kong from Foreign Places (Amendment) novel infectious agent" to "coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)" Regulation 2020 HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory became a cases as at date of first "notifiable COVID order disease" Hong Kong Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) 38 • 5 May 2020 - Reduced restrictions in relation to Catering Businesses of 2020) and Scheduled Premises from 8 May 2020 to 21 May 2020

Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises (G.N. (E.) 39 of 2020) Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) 43 • 19 May 2020 - Catering Business restrictions extended for a period of of 2020) 14 days from 22 May 2020 to 4 June 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises (G.N. (E.) • 19 May 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 22 May 2020 to 28 44 of 2020) May 2020 Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) 49 • 26 May 2020 - Catering Business restrictions extended from 29 May of 2020) 2020 to 4 June 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises (G.N. (E.) • 29 May 2020 - Scheduled Premises opened from 29 May 2020 to 4 50 of 2020) June 2020 Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at • 2 June 2020 - Extension of mandatory quarantine from 7 June 2020 to Hong Kong (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulation 2020 7 July 2020 and the introduction of a 2-tier regime to the quarantine requirement under Cap. 599C Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong • 2 June 2020 - Extension of mandatory quarantine from 18 June 2020 to Kong from Foreign Places (Amendment) (No. 2) 18 September 2020 and the introduction of a 2-tier regime to the Regulation 2020 quarantine requirement under Cap. 599E Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and • 2 June 2020 - Extension of temporary measures in relation to catering Directions) (Business and Premises) (Amendment) (No. businesses and designated premises in respect of the public health 3) Regulation 2020 emergency imposed under Cap. 599F Directions in Relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) 56 • 2 June 2020 - Catering Business restrictions extended from 5 June of 2020) 2020 to 18 June 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises (G.N. (E.) • 2 June 2020 - Scheduled Premises opened for 14 days from 5 June 57 of 2020) 2020 to 18 June 2020 HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses territory became a cases as at date of first within the Location / Territory "notifiable disease" COVID order Hong Kong Directions in Relation to Catering Business • 16 June 2020 - Reduced restrictions in relation to Catering (G.N. (E.) 62 of 2020) Businesses from 19 June 2020 to 2 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 16 June 2020 - Scheduled Premises opened for 14 days from 19 (G.N. (E.) 63 of 2020) June 2020 to 2 July 2020 Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons • 30 June 2020 - Extension of mandatory quarantine from 7 July 2020 Arriving at Hong Kong (Amendment) (No. 4) to 7 August 2020 under Cap. 599C Regulation 2020 Directions in Relation to Catering Business • 30 June 2020 - Reduced restrictions in relation to Catering (G.N. (E.) 68 of 2020) Businesses from 3 July 2020 to 16 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 30 June 2020 - Scheduled Premises opened for 14 days from 3 July (G.N. (E.) 69 of 2020) 2020 to 16 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Catering Business • 9 July 2020 - Increased restrictions in relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) 75 of 2020) from 11 July 2020 to 24 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 9 July 2020 - Scheduled Premises opened for 14 days from 11 July (G.N. (E.) 76 of 2020) 2020 to 24 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Catering Business • 13 July 2020 - Increased restrictions in relation to Catering Business (G.N. (E.) 78 of 2020) from 15 July 2020 to 21 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 13 July 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 15 July 2020 to 21 (G.N. (E.) 79 of 2020) July 2020 Directions in Relation to Catering Business • 20 July 2020 - Catering Business restriction extended from 22 July (G.N. (E.) 84 of 2020) 2020 to 28 July 2020 Directions in Relation to Scheduled Premises • 20 July 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 22 July 2020 to 28 (G.N. (E.) 85 of 2020) July 2020 HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory became a "notifiable date of first COVID order disease" Hong Kong Prevention and Control of Disease • 22 July 2020 - Extension of the expiry date of the temporary (Requirements and Directions) (Business measures in relation to catering businesses and designated and Premises) (Amendment) (No. 4) premises in respect of the public health emergency imposed Regulation 2020 under Cap. 599F Directions in Relation to Catering • 27 July 2020 - Catering Business restrictions tightened from 29 Business (G.N. (E.) 90 of 2020) July 2020 to 4 August 2020:

• Closure of all catering businesses (including designated premises such as bars and pubs) except exempted premises set out in Schedule 1 Part 1 of Cap. 599F Prevention and Control of Disease • 27 July 2020 - Extension of the expiry date of the temporary (Requirements and Directions) (Business measures in relation to catering businesses and designated and Premises) (Amendment) (No. 5) premises in respect of the public health emergency imposed Regulation 2020 under Cap. 599F Directions in Relation to Catering • 30 July 2020 - Catering Business restrictions relaxed from 31 July Business (G.N. (E.) 95 of 2020) 2020 to 4 August 2020:

• Cessation of sale of food and drinks for consumption on catering premises from 6:00pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day. Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 30 July 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 31 July 2020 to 4 Premises (G.N. (E.) 96 of 2020) August 2020 HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses became a as at date of first COVID order within the Location / Territory "notifiable disease" Hong Kong Directions in Relation to Catering • 3 August 2020 - Catering Business restriction extended from 5 Business (G.N. (E.) 98 of 2020) August 2020 to 11 August 2020.

Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 3 August 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 5 August 2020 Premises (G.N. (E.) 99 of 2020) to 11 August 2020.

Directions in Relation to Catering • 10 August 2020 – Catering Business restriction extended from 12 Business (G.N. (E.) 104 of 2020) August 2020 to 18 August 2020.

Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 10 August 2020 – Scheduled Premises closed from 12 August Premises (G.N. (E.) 105 of 2020) 2020 to 18 August 2020

Directions in Relation to Catering • 17 August 2020 – Catering Business restriction extended from 19 Business (G.N. (E.) 111 of 2020) August 2020 to 25 August 2020.

Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 17 August 2020 – Scheduled Premises closed from 19 August Premises (G.N. (E.) 112 of 2020) 2020 to 25 August 2020 HONG KONG – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within became a cases as at date of first the Location / Territory "notifiable disease" COVID order

Hong Kong Directions in Relation to Catering • 25 August 2020 - Catering Business restriction extended from 26 Business (G.N. (E.) 118 of 2020) August 2020 to 27 August 2020. Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 25 August 2020 - Scheduled Premises closed from 26 August 2020 to Premises (G.N. (E.) 119 of 2020) 27 August 2020. • 27 August 2020 – Catering Business restriction relaxed from 28 August Directions in Relation to Catering 2020 to 3 September 2020. Business (G.N. (E.) 122 of 2020) • Cessation of sale of food and drinks for consumption on catering premises from 9:00pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day. Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 27 August 2020 – Scheduled Premises closed from 28 August 2020 to Premises (G.N. (E.) 123 of 2020) 3 September 2020. • Opening of place of public entertainment, beauty parlour, certain outdoor sports premises and cinema (subject to certain requirements and restrictions) Directions in Relation to Catering • 2 September 2020 – Catering Business restriction extended from 4 Business (G.N. (E.) 126 of 2020) September 2020 to 10 September 2020. • Cessation of sale of food and drinks for consumption on catering premises from 10:00pm to 4:59am of the subsequent day. Directions in Relation to Scheduled • 2 September 2020 – Scheduled Premises closed from 4 September Premises (G.N. (E.) 127 of 2020) 2020 to 10 September 2020. • Opening of fitness centre, massage establishment, certain indoor sports premises and more outdoor sports premises (subject to certain requirements and restrictions). HONG KONG – CONTINUED

Relevant Legal Instruments

- Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) ("Cap. 599") - Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A) ("Cap. 599A") - Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C) ("Cap.599C") - Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation (Cap. 599D) ("Cap. 599D") - Compulsory Quarantine of Persons Arriving at Hong Kong from Foreign Places Regulation (Cap. 599E) ("Cap. 599E") - Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) ("Cap. 599F") https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599 https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599A?xpid=ID_1438403501165_002 https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599C?m=1&pm=0&pmc=1 https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599D https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599E https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599F KUWAIT

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 became a Relevant sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on "notifiable disease" cases as at date of first businesses within the Location / Territory COVID order Kuwait 24 February 2020 Here 5 • 10 March 2020 – The Kuwaiti authorities suspended the issuance of all types of visas, including visit and work visas. All arrivals to Kuwait are subject to mandatory quarantines.

Here • 11 March 2020 – The Kuwait Civil Service Commission mandated the closure of all government ministries and authorities. The government extended the closure for an additional two weeks with work scheduled to resume on 12 April 2020. Private sector businesses and commercial establishments have either closed or adopted work-from-home policies. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses /country became a as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Kuwait Here • 13 March 2020 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation suspended all commercial flights to and from Kuwait International Airport beginning Friday 13 March 2020 at 12:00 pm until further notice. The suspension excluded flights carrying Kuwaiti nationals and their relatives of the first degree, as well as cargo flights. Here • 15 March 2020 – The Kuwaiti government ordered the shutdown of all commercial complexes, commercial establishments, and malls with the exception of those providing necessities such as cooperative societies and supermarkets, pharmacies, and food supply outlets. Here • 22 March 2020 – A nationwide partial 11-hour curfew came into effect from 5:00 pm until 4:00 am to stem the spread of the virus. Here Breaching the curfew could incur up to three years in jail or fines of up to KWD 10,000 Here • 24 March 2020 – Local banks have deferred payments of loan premiums for Kuwaiti nationals for up to six months, as well as any incurred interests or proceeds that may have accrued as a result of such deferral. Here • 4 April 2020 – The Director General of Kuwait Municipality took a decision to decrease commercial activities allowed in the country as part of the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the Kuwaiti authorities continue to close down on commercial establishments deemed non-essential, more recently vehicle repair shops. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses /country became a as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Kuwait Here • 6 April 2020 – The government further extended the closure of all government ministries and authorities with work resumption now scheduled for 26 April 2020. Private sector businesses and commercial establishments also remained closed or continued to adopt work-from-home policies. Here • 6 April 2020 – The Kuwaiti government imposed a complete lockdown on the areas of Mahboula and Jleeb Al Shuyoukh and Here extended the partial curfew across all other areas by two hours in an effort to minimise and contain community transmissions. The partial curfew began daily at 5 pm and now ends at 6 am and expatriates in violation may now be subject to deportation. Here • 13 April 2020 – The Kuwait Stock Exchange company (Boursa Kuwait) postponed listing its stocks in the official stock market, tentatively scheduled on 19 April 2020, to another date to be set later. Here • 20 April 2020 – The Kuwait government extended the partial curfew which started at 4 pm until 8 am the next day. The new Here curfew timings came into effect on the first day of the month of Ramadan which began on 24 April 2020. The government also extended the closure of government and private institutions and businesses until 28 May 2020, with work to resume on 31 May 2020. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses country became a as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Kuwait Here • 28 April 2020 – The Kuwait Municipality, in compliance with government's approval, decided to reopen the car repair shops of the cooperative societies and in gas stations. Here • 8 May 2020 – The Kuwaiti government decided to impose a full curfew commencing 4 pm, Sunday May 10 2020 until May 30 2020, as part of the measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. All commercial establishments were ordered closed for the duration of the lockdown. People were allowed to venture out for exercise for two hours (4:30 – 6:30 pm) in their residential area provided they are wearing medical masks and observing social distancing. Here • 27 May 2020 – Members of the Kuwaiti parliament proposed a draft law adopting a quota system for expatriate communities in the country. The aim of the legislation is to boost the nationalisation of the workforce, reduce the number of expatriates and balance the demographic structure such that the total number of expatriates will approximately equal the 1.4 million Kuwaiti citizens. Here • 28 May 2020 – Kuwait Airways, a state-owned company, announced that it will lay off approximately 1,500 foreign employees as part of a plan to tackle the financial difficulties the airline is facing as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within country became a cases as at date of first the Location / Territory "notifiable COVID order disease" Kuwait Here • 28 May 2020 – The Kuwait Government announced that it will ease the total curfew and that a partial curfew will be reinstated instead, Here following the expiration on 31 May 2020 of the existing 20-day total lockdown. The Council of Ministers announced that it is rolling out a five-phase plan to transition Kuwait back to normal life. Each phase is planned to last for a 3-week period with the last phase expected to end on or around 13 September 2020; however, each period may be shortened or extended as necessary. Progress to the next phase is contingent on certain triggers, which could also prompt a return to a previous phase based on the government's assessment. • 31 May 2020 – The Minister of Interior and Deputy Prime Minister issued Resolution No. 444 of 2020 automatically granting a temporary residency for all types of residencies and entry visas, whose validity expired on 1 June 2020, for a 3-month period ending on 31 August 2020 without the need to apply for the same through the ministry's online portal. Here • 1 June 2020 – The Council of Ministers announced that it will allow banks to reopen as of 2 June 2020, effectively moving the banking sector within the scope of permitted activities under the first phase of the five-phase plan for the resumption of normal life. It has been reported that banks will initially begin operating at 25% of their workforce with a view to increasing the workforce in the coming phases. The Kuwait Banking Association followed with an announcement that bank branches that operated before 10 May 2020 will reopen to serve customers daily from 9 am until 1 pm. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 became a Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within country "notifiable disease" at date of first COVID order the Location / Territory Kuwait Here • 7 June 2020 – The Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that it has prepared a three-phase plan to re-operate commercial flights. Kuwait International Airport would operate in the first stage at 30% of its capacity, and then will rise to 60% in the second stage and back to normal level in the final stage. • 9 June 2020 – The Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 75 of 2020 stating that institutional, as well as home quarantines shall be for a total of 14 days and an exit nasopharyngeal swab would only be administered if necessary. Here • 10 June 2020 – The Minister of Oil announced that Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiaries will cease to hire expatriate employees for the year 2020-2021 and will cut down on the number of special contracts. Here • 25 June 2020 – The Kuwait government decided to proceed with the second stage of the plan to return to normal life beginning on Tuesday 30 June 2020. Under this stage, government and private sector businesses, as well as commercial complexes and malls will reopen at 30% capacity. Partial curfew times have been revised and will begin at 8 pm until 5 am the following morning. The areas of Farwaniya, Jleeb Al Shuyoukh and Mahboula will remain under complete lockdown until further notice. Here • 29 June 2020 – The Kuwait government approved a three-stage plan for resumption of commercial flights to and from Kuwait International Airport beginning 1 August 2020. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

Here • In addition, the Public Authority for Manpower approved the renewal of work permits and residence visas without the requirement to submit employee salaries certificate. It comes at the request of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in an effort to facilitate the renewal process for employers. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses country became a as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Kuwait Here • 21 July 2020 – The Directorate General for Civil Aviation issued a health protocol circular ahead of the commencement of commercial flights in and out of Kuwait International Airport. The protocol includes arriving at the airport four hours prior to departure, wearing protective gear and observing social distancing. Here • 2 August 2020 – The Directorate General for Civil Aviation announced that non-Kuwaiti passengers arriving from 31 countries will be prohibited from entering Kuwait unless they have stayed in a third country for at least 14-days prior to entry in Kuwait. Countries include India, Iran, China, Brazil, Columbia, Armenia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Syria, Spain, Singapore, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Iraq, Mexico, Indonesia, Chile, Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon, Hong Kong, Italy, North Macedonia, Moldova, Panama, Peru, Serbia, Montenegro, Dominican Republic and Kosovo. Here • 8 August 2020 – Passengers were subject to random PCR testing upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport particularly if they are suspected of being infected with COVID-19 following the resumption of commercial flights into Kuwait. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses country became a as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Kuwait Here • 11 August 2020 – A draft bill was submitted to the National Assembly aimed at adjusting the demographic imbalance and Here endowing the Council of Ministers with the authority to set out the maximum number of expatriate workers annually. The Council of Ministers will aim to terminate expatriate workers in the public, private and oil sectors within five years. The bill comes in the wake of a plan establishing short-term, midterm, and long-term measures to cut down on the number of expatriates in Kuwait, including a proposal to deport as many as 360,000 workers in the short term, specifically illegal workers, employees 60 years of age and above, and marginal and poorly educated labourers. Here • 11 August 2020 – The Cabinet has approved a new foreign residency draft law to regulate the residency of expats, aimed at Here combatting visa traders and those who fail to pay salaries, as well as expats working for employers other than their official sponsors. The National Assembly will subsequently review and approve the draft law which will come into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette. Here • 15 August 2020 – The government is reviewing its ban on passenger entry into Kuwait from 31 countries with a view to resuming flight operations to and from these countries after instating appropriate health measures, including proposals to quarantine for 14 days at designated hotels at passengers' expense. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses /country became a as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Kuwait Here • 15 August 2020 – The Council of Ministers announced that the country will transition into the Fourth Phase of the plan to Here gradually return to normal life beginning Tuesday 18 August 2020. The Cabinet is set to decide on Thursday 20 August 2021 on whether to maintain, revise or end the partial curfew currently in place. Activities, such as barbershops and beauty salons, gyms and health resorts, originally scheduled for reopening during the fifth phase have been moved up and included in the upcoming Fourth Phase. The Ministry of Health issued guidelines for barbershops and women's salons. The Council of Ministers further decided to maintain the ban on issuance of all types of visas for all nationalities without specific prior approval from the ministerial committee on coronavirus. Here • 16 August 2020 – The Ministry of Interior will not be extending visit visas and expired residencies past 31 August 2020 after it has granted automatic renewals following the closure of airports in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Residencies must be renewed online and visitors must leave the country prior to the end of the month. KUWAIT – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date of the first COVID- Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on 19 related order cases as at date of first businesses within the Location / Territory COVID order Leicester – England 4 July 2020 Health Protection (Coronavirus, 3,916 • 4 July 2020 - These regulations only apply to Leicester Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations and require the closure of businesses in Leicester selling 2020 food or drink for consumption on the premises, and business listed in Part 2 of Schedule 3. Restrictions are imposed on businesses other than those listed in part 3 of Schedule 3, which are permitted to remain open.

• People are prohibited from staying overnight in a place other than the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and certain gatherings are banned.

Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 20 July 2020 - Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) (Amendment) Restrictions) (Leicester) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 Regulations 2020 came into force

• This amended the definition of the "protected area" to refer only to the areas of Leicester City Council and the Borough of Oadby and Wigston. LUXEMBOURG

COVID-19 Timeline

State/territory/country Date of the first Relevant legal instruments / Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses COVID-19 related sources confirmed cases within the Location / Territory order as at date of first COVID order Luxembourg • Law of 1 August 2018 on the 4,140 • 16 March 2020: Ministerial decree on the closure of non- 24 June 2020 mandatory notification of essential businesses and other various measures to combat the certain diseases in the context spread of the Covid-19 virus. of public health protection • 18 March 2020: Grand-Ducal Regulation introducing a series of measures as part of the fight against Covid-19. • Law of 24 June 2020 (Article 4)

• Law of 17 July 2020 MONACO

COVID-19 Timeline

• Minister of Public Health Decree no. 683-95 of 31 March 1995 laying down the procedures for the implementation of Royal Decree no. 554-65 of 26 June 1967 NORTHERN IRELAND

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the /country became a "notifiable sources cases as at date of Location / Territory disease" first COVID order Northern 29 February 2020 Public Health Notifiable Diseases 324 • 29 February 2020 - Amended Schedule 1 of the Public Health Act (Northern Ireland Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 Ireland) 1967 by inserting Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a notifiable disease. • 28 March 2020 - Required the closure of businesses selling food or drink for Health Protection (Coronavirus, consumption on the premises, and businesses listed in Part 2 of Schedule 2, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus, except Ireland) 2020 for limited permitted uses. Businesses offering goods for sale or for hire listed in Part 3 of Schedule 2, were permitted to remain open. The Regulations also prohibited anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and banned public gatherings of more than two people. • 15 April 2020 - Northern Ireland extends lockdown until 9 May 2020. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 24 April 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations. Allowed Restrictions) (Amendment) visits to burial grounds (following social distancing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 15 May 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations to update Restrictions) (Amendment No. 2) restrictions. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 19 May 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations. Included Restrictions) (Amendment No. 3) the opening of a place of worship for acts of private worship and the Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 broadcast of services to people attending on the premises. Allowed outdoor gatherings up to 6 people. NORTHERN IRELAND – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the /country became a "notifiable sources confirmed cases as Location / Territory disease" at date of first COVID order

Northern The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 21 May 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations. Allowed Ireland Restrictions) (Amendment No. 4) drive-in cinema or live entertainment events for people attending on the Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 premises in vehicles. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 7 June 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations. Allowed Restrictions) (Amendment No. 5) providers of holiday accommodation to provide services, other than Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 accommodation. Allowed marriages at places of worship (outdoors and limit of 10 people present). Allowed more outdoor activity. Allowed for some further services are retailers to reopen. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 11 June 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations. Removed Restrictions) (Amendment No. 6) restrictions on businesses offering goods for sale or for hire in a shop, to allow Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 providers of holiday accommodation to accommodate elite athletes, allowed places of worship and community centres to provide childcare. Increased reasonable excuses for leaving place where a person lives. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 22 June 2020 - Amended the 28 March Northern Irish Regulations. Allowed Restrictions) (Amendment No. 7) visiting another person's private dwelling (limit of 6 people at the dwelling). Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 26 June 2020 - Allowed certain food and drink businesses and premises to Restrictions) (Amendment No. 8) open, and premises such as indoor sports facilities. Allowed holiday Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 accommodation to open and places of worship for services. NORTHERN IRELAND – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline

State/territor Date COVID-19 became Relevant legal instruments / Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the y/country a "notifiable disease" sources confirmed cases as Location / Territory at date of first COVID order Northern The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 29 June 2020 - Allowed gatherings of up to 30 people in public places and Ireland Restrictions) (Amendment No. 9) outdoors. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 3 July 2020 - Allowed the reopening of various facilities, services etc. from Restrictions) (Amendment No. 10) certain dates. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 9 July 2020 - Allowed for the re-opening of various facilities, services etc. from Restrictions) (Amendment No. 11) certain dates. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, • 23 July 2020 – Required to close businesses and premises listed in the Restrictions) (No.2 ) Regulations Schedule and placing restrictions on gatherings. (Northern Ireland) 2020 PRC

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Date COVID-19 became Promulgator Relevant Legal Instruments Abstract of the Instruments a "notifiable disease"

National Health 20 January, 2020 Announcement of the National Health Commission [2020] No.1 (中华 COVID-19 has been included in the infectious diseases under Class B as specified in the Law of Commission 人民共和国国家卫生健康委员会公告2020年第1号) the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, and measures for the prevention and control of infectious diseases under Class A shall be taken. Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases (Revised in 2013) (《中华人民共和国传染病防治法》（2013年修订）)

Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised in 2018) (《中华人民共和国国境卫生检疫法》（2018年修订）) General Administration of 24 January,2020 Announcement on novel coronavirus infection prevention and control The pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus is included in the management of quarantine Customs and National pneumonia (《关于防控新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎的公告》) infectious diseases stipulated in the Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the People's Health Commission Republic of China. PRC – CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19 No name Authority of Issuance Date of Issuance Abstract Link General Office of the State Council Notice of the general office of the State Council on General Office of the Extend the Spring Festival holiday in 2020 to February 2nd http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2020- 1 extending the Spring Festival holiday in 2020 (《国务院 26 January, 2020 State Council and resume work from February 3rd. 01/27/content_5472383.htm 办公厅关于延长2020年春节假期的通知》) Emergency notice on organizing and arranging the Enterprises in this region, such as medical protective resumption of key materials production enterprises for clothing, N95 mask, medical goggles, negative pressure General Office of the http://www.beijing.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengcefagui/ 2 epidemic prevention and control(《关于组织做好疫情防 30 January, 2020 ambulance and related drugs, which were used to cope with State Council 202001/t20200131_1621827.html 控重点物资生产企业复工复产和调度安排工作的紧急 the epidemic situation, shall resume work in an orderly 通知》) manner as soon as possible. Notice on printing and distributing the guidelines for Novel coronavirus prevention and control of epidemic situation in enterprises Promote enterprises and institutions to resume work and http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2020- 3 infection prevention and 22 February, 2020 and institutions that resumed to work (《关于印发企事业 production in an orderly manner. 02/22/content_5482025.htm control mechanism 单位复工复产疫情防控措施指南的通知》） Notice on further streamlining examination and approval, optimizing services, accurately and steadily promoting the Regulations are made for the resumption of work and General Office of the http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2020- 4 resumption of work and production of enterprises (《关于 4 March , 2020 production of enterprises in other areas except Hubei and State Council 03/04/content_5486767.htm 进一步精简审批优化服务精准稳妥推进企业复工复产 Beijing. 的通知》) Notice on novel coronavirus pneumonia prevention and Novel coronavirus The time of returning to work and the epidemic prevention control work in key places, key institutions and key groups http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2020- 5 infection prevention and 8 April , 2020 measures should be decided according to the risk level and (《关于进一步做好重点场所重点单位重点人群新冠肺 04/08/content_5500241.htm control mechanism the nature of industry. 炎疫情防控相关工作的通知》) Notice on printing and distributing the guidelines on epidemic prevention and control measures for enterprises Novel coronavirus Different management measures should be taken for http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2020- 6 and institutions in different risk areas (《关于印发全国不 infection prevention and 9 April , 2020 enterprises and institutions in low-risk, medium-risk and 04/09/content_5500685.htm 同风险地区企事业单位复工复产疫情防控措施指南的 control mechanism high-risk areas. 通知》) PRC - CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19 No name Authority of Issuance Date of Issuance Abstract Link Guiding opinions on actively and orderly promoting resumption of Central Leading work and production while In addition to the national cultural and sports activities and cross- Group on novel http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2020- 7 effectively preventing and 9 April, 2020 provincial and cross-border tourism, other industries will resume controlling epidemic situation ( coronavirus infection 04/09/content_5500698.htm work and production according to the region and risk level. 《关于在有效防控疫情的同时 pneumonia 积极有序推进复工复产的指导意见》） National Health Commission Notice on strict prevention novel coronavirus infection caused by means of transport National Health Measures taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic by means of http://www.beijing.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengc 8 24 January, 2020 （《关于严格预防通过交通工具 Commission transportation. efagui/202001/t20200130_1621703.html 传播新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎的通知》） Notice on issuing a novel coronavirus infection prevention programme in the National Health To stipulate the prevention and control measures and quarantine http://www.beijing.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengc 9 27 January, 2020 near future（《关于印发近期防 Commission measures during the epidemic period. efagui/202001/t20200129_1621500.html 控新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎工作方案的通知》） Ministry of Commerce Notice on organizing and doing a good job in resuming business General Office of Business enterprises (including wholesale markets, supermarkets, http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 9 of commercial enterprises the Ministry of 05 Febuary,2020 convenience stores, community restaurants, etc.) are allowed to 20-02/06/content_5475370.htm （《关于组织做好商贸企业复工 Commerce resume business as soon as possible. 营业工作的通知》） PRC - CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19 Date of No name Authority of Issuance Abstract Link Issuance Novel coronavirus infection General Office of the Ministry of prevention and control work in Commerce 06 http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhe Strengthen the management of business premises to prevent and 10 life service enterprises （《关于 Febuary,202 ngceku/2020- control the spread of novel coronavirus. 做好生活服务企业新型冠状病毒 General Office of the National Health 0 02/07/content_5475721.htm 感染肺炎疫情防控工作的通知》） Commission Guidelines for retail and Retail enterprises and catering enterprises should take measures to catering enterprises on General Office of Ministry of prevent and control the epidemic on the business site. In areas with preventing and controlling 06 http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhe Commerce serious epidemic situation, business operators shall obtain permission 11 novel coronavirus during the Febuary,202 ngceku/2020- from relevant departments before carrying out business services. epidemic period （《零售、餐饮 0 02/07/content_5475725.htm General Office of Health Commission Without permission, it is not allowed to organize and carry out large- 企业在新型冠状病毒流行期间经营服务防控指南》） scale promotional activities, exhibitions and other activities. General Office of the Ministry of Commerce Notice on supporting commercial circulation Promote the resumption of work of business circulation enterprises. http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhe General Office of the National 19 March, 12 enterprises to resume business ngceku/2020- Development and Reform Commission 2020 （《关于支持商贸流通企业复工 03/25/content_5495237.htm 营业的通知》） General Office of the National Health Commission PRC - CONTINUED

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No name Authority of Issuance Date of Issuance Abstract Link Notice on promoting business streets to speed up the http://www.acfic.org.cn/zt_home/zcmq202 Ministry of 13 restoration of normal business 26 March, 2020 The business streets are allowed to gradually resume business. 0/zcmq2020_bw/zcmq2020_bw1/202003/t Commerce order （《关于推动步行街加快恢 20200329_231468.html 复正常营业秩序的通知》） General Office of the Ministry of Commerce

Notice on supporting General Office of commercial circulation Essential business shall resume work and production in an orderly http://www.acfic.org.cn/zt_home/zcmq202 the national 14 enterprises to resume business 26 March, 2020 manner based on the nature of the business and the regional risk 0/zcmq2020_bw/zcmq2020_bw3/202003/t development and （《关于支持商贸流通企业复工 level of the epidemic. 20200326_231112.html Reform Commission 营业的通知》）

General Office of the National Health Commission PRC - CONTINUED

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Ministry of Industrialization and Information Technology

Notice on coping with novel coronavirus pneumonia and helping SMEs to resume work Ministry of Industry Promote the resumption of work and production of small and http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 15 and resume production and tide and Information 9 February ,2020 medium-sized enterprises in an orderly manner and adopt certain 20-02/10/content_5476684.htm over difficulties （《关于应对 Technology assistance policies. 新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情帮助中小企业复工复产共渡难关有关工作的通知》）

Guidance on orderly promotion of industrial communication Ministry of Industry enterprises to resume work and Promote the production of daily necessities production http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 16 and Information 24 February, 2020 production （《关于有序推动工 enterprises and e-commerce platforms. 20-02/25/content_5482876.htm Technology 业通信业企业复工复产的指导意见》） PRC - CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19

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Development and Reform Commission Notice on giving full play to the role of trade associations and chambers of Ministry of civil Promote enterprises to resume work and production in Commerce to support the resumption of affairs of the different areas and industries. The trade associations and http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 17 work and production of small and 27 February , 2020 development and chambers of Commerce shall take an active role in 20-02/28/content_5484685.htm medium sized private enterprises Reform Commission assisting the SMEs to resume business. （《关于积极发挥行业协会商会作用支持民营中小企业复工复产的通知》） Ministry of Science and Technology Notice on scientific epidemic prevention in national high tech parks General Office of the and promotion of orderly resumption of To stipulate the resumption of work and production of http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 18 Ministry of science 28 February , 2020 work and production of enterprises enterprises in high-tech parks. 20-02/29/content_5484855.htm and technology （《关于做好国家高新区科学防疫推动企业有序复工复产的通知》）

National Cultural Heritage Administration

Guiding Opinions on Reopening the Museums and Cultural Institutions National Cultural Promote the resumption of work and production of http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 19 during the epidemic period （《关于新 Heritage 27 February , 2020 cultural institutions such as museums. 20-03/01/content_5485315.htm 冠肺炎疫情防控期间有序推进文博单位恢 Administration 复开放和复工的指导意见》） PRC – CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19 No name Authority of Issuance Date of Issuance Abstract Link Ministry of housing and urban rural development Notice on strengthening the novel coronavirus epidemic prevention and control, and promoting Ministry of housing Promote the resumption of enterprises and engineering http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 20 enterprises to resume work in an and urban rural 26 February , 2020 construction projects in different areas of different risk 20-03/02/content_5485626.htm orderly way （《关于加强新冠肺炎 development levels. 疫情防控有序推动企业开复工工作的通知》） Notice on printing and distributing guidelines for resumption of work Ministry of urban and production of housing and Promote the resumption of work and production of http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 21 rural development 24 March , 2020 municipal engineering （《关于印 construction enterprises. 20-03/26/content_5495815.htm and general office 发房屋市政工程复工复产指南的通知》） Comprehensive Department of National Energy Administration Notice of Comprehensive Department of State Energy Comprehensive Administration on further Department of Promote the commencement and resumption of power http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 22 improving safety management of 17 February , 2020 National Energy construction projects. 20-03/02/content_5485679.htm power construction projects （《关 Administration 于进一步做好电力建设工程开复工安全管理有关工作的通知》） PRC – CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19 No name Authority of Issuance Date of Issuance Abstract Link Ministry of Transport Notice of the Ministry of transport on further improving the epidemic prevention and control of highway and Promote the commencement and resumption of http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 23 water transport projects, orderly and Ministry of Transport 4 March , 2020 highway and waterway construction projects. 20-03/04/content_5486662.htm accurately promoting the resumption of work （《关于进一步做好公路水运工程疫情防控有序精准推动复工开工的通知》） Notice of the Ministry of transport on the accurate and orderly restoration of transport services and promotion of Promote the resumption of work and production http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 24 Ministry of transport 13 March, 2020 resumption of work and production in the transportation service industry. 20-03/13/content_5491027.htm （《关于精准有序恢复运输服务扎实推动复工复产的通知》） Bureau of Culture and Tourism Notice of the national health and Health Commission of the Ministry of culture and tourism on the prevention and Health Committee of To make regulations on the resumption of work http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 25 control of epidemic situation and safely the Ministry of 13 April, 2020 and production in tourist attractions. 20-04/14/content_5502188.htm and orderly opening of tourist attractions culture and Tourism （《关于做好旅游景区疫情防控和安全有序开放工作的通知》） PRC – CONTINUED

National Policies on Work Resumption during the Outbreak of COVID-19 No name Authority of Issuance Date of Issuance Abstract Link National Film administration Notice of the state film administration on orderly promoting the opening of cinemas under the condition Cinemas in low-risk areas will be able to resume business on National Film http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/20 26 that the epidemic prevention 16 July, 2020 July 20, 2020. Cinemas in medium and high-risk areas will not administration 20-07/16/content_5527363.htm and control has been be open for business temporarily. normalized （《关于在疫情防控常态化条件下有序推进电影院恢复开放的通知》） SAUDI ARABIA

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses Sources at date of first COVID-related within the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 0 23 January 2020 - The Saudi Government announced that it was implementing temperature screenings for passengers on inbound flights from China. Here 2 February 2020 – Saudia Airlines suspends flights to China. Here 6 February 2020 - The Saudi Government suspends travel to China for citizens and residents. Here 19 February 2020 - The Saudi Government advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Singapore. Here 26 February 2020 - A temporary suspension of entry to Saudi Arabia for the purpose of Umrah and/or visiting the Prophet's Mosque in Medina (including GCC citizens). Here 26 February 2020 - The Saudi Ministry of Tourism announced that it would temporarily stop issuing visas to tourists from countries The countries affected by the significantly impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19). policy include China, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. Here 28 February 2020 - The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) prohibited the GCC citizens from entering the holy cities of Mecca and Medina due to COVID-19. Here 2 March 2020 - The Saudi Health Ministry reports first case of COVID- 19 in Saudi Arabia SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses Sources at date of first COVID-related within the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 3 March 2020 - Citizens and residents of GCC countries barred from entering the kingdom for 14 days after returning from outside the Travelers coming from a GCC region due to the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. state must spend 14 continuous days in isolation and show no symptoms of the virus in order to gain entry to Saudi Arabia. Here 4 March 2020 - The Ministry of Interior includes Saudi citizens and residents in ban on pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina. Here 8 March 2020 - Saudi Authorities lock down Qatif region. Here 9 March 2020 - MOFA announced that it will temporarily suspend travel by air and by sea to and from: MOFA created exceptions for shipping, trade, and evacuations 1. United Arab Emirates between the Kingdom and these 2. Kuwait nine countries. 3. Bahrain 4. Lebanon 5. Syria 6. South Korea 7. Egypt 8. Italy 9. Iraq SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

1. Oman 2. France 3. Germany 4. Turkey 5. Spain Here 12 March 2020 – The Ministry of Interior announced significant travel restrictions between:

1. The European Union 2. Switzerland 3. India 4. Pakistan 5. Sri Lanka 6. Philippines 7. Sudan 8. South Sudan 9. Ethiopia 10. Eritrea 11. Kenya 12. Djibouti 13. Somalia SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location instruments / as at date of first COVID- / Territory Sources related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 12 March 2020 - The MOFA confirmed that Saudi citizens and citizens of the EU and the other aforementioned countries have 72 hours from 12 March to return to Saudi Arabia before the travel suspensions come into effect. Here 12 March 2020 - The Senior Scholars Council issued a permission for non-attendance at Friday (Jumma) prayers and prayers at the mosque in general to decrease the risk of spreading the virus. Here 12 March 2020 - MOFA announced the postponement of the Saudi-African and Arab- African summits, scheduled to be hosted by KSA in the first quarter of 2020, to new dates to be determined later. Here 13 March 2020 - KSA suspended all events in wedding halls, rest houses, event venues and hotels.

Here 14 March 2020 - The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) suspended all international travel with the exception of medical and food supply.

Here 14 March 2020 - The Ministry of Sports suspended all sport activities in KSA and closed private sports halls and centers.

Here 14 March 2020 - Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) prepared a program of 50 billion Saudi Riyals aimed at supporting the private sectors, to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

Here 20 March 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resource and Social Development (MHRSD) announced seven initiatives for the private sector during the current period:

1. Lifting the suspension of wage protection during the current period; 2. Lifting the temporary suspension of companies which had carried out activities outside the scope of their license and amending the activity of the company to be in compliance with the license; 3. Suspending the collection of fines; 4. Including newly joined Saudi employees immediately when calculating the number of Saudi employees at all establishments. 5. Suspending fines related to the recruitment of "Home Workers". 6. Continuing to service elite clients around the clock. 7. Allowing the secondment of employees through an "Ajeer" program so foreign workers in sectors prevented from working may support companies in sectors that are in demand. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the Location instruments / as at date of first COVID- / Territory Sources related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 20 March 2020 - General Authority of Zakat & Tax (GAZT) announced the postponement of the payment, declaration and submission of all zakat and tax. In addition, the GAZT suspended the imposition of fines for late payment of installments, fines for amendment of declarations, fines for non-cooperation of taxpayers and examination fines until 30 June 2020. Here 20 March 2020 - Saudi Customs postponed the collection of import duty fees for a period of 30 days from 22 March 2020. For the most important imports the postponement will be extended by another three months.

Here 21 March 2020 - All domestic flights were suspended for 14 days.

22 March 2020 - KSA banks initiated and postponed the payment of loans of three months instalments for health sector workers. Here 23 March 2020 - The King issues a curfew order for KSA between the hours of 7pm and 6am. Here 25 March 2020 - A prohibition on entering and exiting the following cities: Riyadh, Mecca, and Madinah. Here 26 March 2020 - The King held the G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders’ Summit on COVID-19.

Here 29 March 2020 - Saudi authorities ordered a temporary lockdown of Jeddah. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the /country Sources at date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 30 March 2020 – The King ordered free treatment for COVID-19 complaints for all citizens, residents and violators of residency regulation laws in all health facilities.

Here 2 April 2020 - Authorities impose 24-hour curfew in Mecca and Medina.

Here 3 April 2020 - Saudi authorities revise the start time for the nationwide curfew for the regions of Damman, Taif, and Qatif from start at 3pm and end at 6am (local time). 3 April 2020 – The Saudi Government announced that the Government will bear 60% of citizens' salaries in the private sector (amounting to 9 billion Saudi Riyals). The "furloughed" employee if availing him/herself of this facility, cannot work for the duration of the facility. Here 6 April 2020 - A 24 hour curfew came into effect for the cities of Riyadh, Tabuk, Dammam, Dharan, and Hofuf, as well as the provinces of Jeddah, Taif, Qatif, During the curfew, only key and Khobar. workers will be allowed to enter or exit the affected areas. Residents may only leave their homes for medical needs or food between the hours of 6am and 3pm (local time). SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the instruments / Sources as at date of first COVID- Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 7 April 2020 - A Royal Decree suspended the imprisonment of debtors where they have failed to pay a judgment date for private rights cases.

Here 7 April 2020 - The MHRSD announced the addition of Article 41 to the implementing regulations of the Labour Law to prescribe a procedure for an employer to follow before terminating an employee's contract. This includes cases of force majeure. The aims of the addition were to stabilise the labour market in KSA as well as to support enterprises and their workers in the COVID- 19 pandemic. Here 13 April 2020 - The Ministry of Interior updated the forms of movement permitted during the curfew imposed in Mecca and Madinah. Here 14 April 2020 - Suspension of international air travel as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 535/1441

On Taking All Precautionary Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the country Sources as at date of first COVID- Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 14 April 2020 - The assignment of Government employees to high risk countries with risk levels equal to (5) or (6), according to the classification of the Saudi Center for Saudi Arabia Cabinet Disease Prevention and Control, was stopped. Decision No. 535/1441

On Taking All Precautionary Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom Here 14 April 2020 - The assignment of employees in the government sectors to other countries, except for extreme cases of necessity and as the competent Minister or the Saudi Arabia Cabinet Chairman of the Independent Department may deem appropriate, was stopped. Decision No. 535/1441

On Taking All Precautionary Measures Here 15 April 2020 - The Saudi Government provided a 30% reduction for electricity bills for consumers in the commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors for a period of two months (April - May), with the possibility of an extension should the need arise. There is also an option for subscribers in the industrial and commercial sectors to pay 50% of their electricity bills for three months (April, May, and June), with the remaining dues to be collected in installments for a period of six months (starting in January 2021) with the possibility of postponing the payment period if the need arises. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within Sources at date of first COVID-related the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 16 April 2020 - Saudi Government allocated 2 billion Saudi Riyals to finance the import of agricultural products to support food security through the Agricultural Development Fund. Here 22 April 2020 - The Ministry of Interior announced an initiative for residents of holders of exit and return visas, and final visas for their countries through the “Absher” platform. Here 22 April 2020 - The Industrial Fund announced to launch of three new initiatives to support the industrial private sector, which includes postponing and restructuring installments of small, medium and large enterprises loans, launching a new financing product to support all manufacturers of medical supplies and medicines to purchase raw materials, as well as launching a line of credit to support operating costs of small and medium enterprises. Here 27 April 2020 - KSA signed a 955 million Saudi Riyals contract with China for testing COVID-19 for 9 million people in KSA.

Here 29 April 2020 - The Saudi banks supported the Community Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with an amount of 100 million Saudi Riyals. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

Here 12 May 2020 – The Saudi Government extended the precautionary measures until the end of Ramadan, and a complete curfew from 23 May until 27 May. Here 14 May 2020 - Ministry of Justice activated the remote trial in 35 courts and 46 prisons in the Kingdom, with the aim of expediting the consideration of prisoners' cases and facilitating litigation procedures. Here 26 May 2020 – The Saudi Government Announced 3 gradual stages of returning to normal life - before the period of curfew measures - in all cities of the Kingdom except for Mecca and the isolated neighborhoods. Here 28 May 2020 - The KSA began the first stage by opening of some economic and commercial activities and allowed the movement between regions from 6am to 3pm in the afternoon. Here 30 May 2020 - The Ministry of Interior amended the regulation on limiting gatherings and updating the classification schedule to include a number of other violations of the precautionary and preventive measures, and the penalties prescribed for them. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

Here 1 June 2020 - The SAMA boosted the banking sector liquidity with 50 billion Saudi Riyals.

Here 21 June 2020 - The Saudi Government announced that the curfew was completely lifted in all regions of the Kingdom and economic activities resumed from 21 June by obliging them to follow to the precautionary measures, with the continuing the suspension of Umrah and the suspension of international flights. Here 23 June 2020 - KSA decides to hold the Hajj of year 1441 AH in very limited numbers for those wishing to perform the rituals of Hajj for various nationalities who are inside Saudi Arabia. Here 24 June 2020 - Foreign residents to remain banned from returning until end of COVID-19 crisis. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the / Sources cases as at date of first Location / Territory COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Saudi Arabia Here 2 July 2020 - The King of Saudi Arabia issued a decision to extend a number of government initiatives to mitigate the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic activities and the private sector. Here 5 July 2020 - The Ministry of Interior extended a number of initiatives related to visas for expatriates, which are:

1. Extending the validity of the final exit visa for expatriates free of charge. 2. Extending the validity of expired Residence Permit (Iqama) for expatriates who are outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on exit and return visa, which expires during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for a period of 3 months free of charge. 3. Extending the validity of unused exit and return visa for expatriates, during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for a period of 3 months free of charge. 4. Extending the validity of the exit and return visa for all expatriates who are outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which expires during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for a period of 3 months free of charge. 5. Extending the validity of Residence Permit (Iqama) for expatriates who are inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and arrived on a visit visa that ends during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for a period of 3 months free charge. SAUDI ARABIA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country COVID-19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases as at date Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the instruments / of first COVID-related measures Location / Territory Sources imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory

Saudi Arabia Here 5 August 2020 - Authorities reopen land borders with UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. SCOTLAND

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within became a confirmed cases the Location / Territory "notifiable as at date of first disease" COVID order Scotland 22 February Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 1,304 22 February 2020 - Amended Schedule 1 of the Public Health etc. 2020 (Notifiable Disease and Notifiable Organisms) (Scotland) Act 2007 to add coronavirus disease to the list of notifiable Regulations 2020 diseases and to add severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 to the list of notifiable organisms. Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 26 March 2020 - Required the closure of businesses selling food or drink (Scotland) Regulations 2020 for consumption on the premises, and businesses listed in Part 2 od schedule 1. Also prohibits anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and banned public gatherings of more than two people. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) 1 April 2020 – Amended the 26 March Scottish Regulations. (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2020 Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 6 April 2020 - Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 comes into force. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) 21 April 2020 - Amended the 26 March Scottish Regulations. (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 7 May 2020 - Scotland extends lockdown for further three weeks Coronavirus (Scotland) (No. 2) Act 2020 20 May 2020 - Updated the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020. SCOTLAND – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on became a cases as at date of businesses within the Location / Territory first COVID order "notifiable disease" Scotland Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 29 May 2020 - Allowed some business to make (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 preparations towards introducing physical distancing measure ahead of reopening. Allowed garden centres and plant nurseries to remain open. Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 18 June 2020 - Allows accommodation providers to (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 provide services in limited circumstances. Required people to wear face coverings when using passenger transport services. Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 29 June 2020 - Allows goods to be offered for sale or hire (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 in certain shops.

Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 2 July 2020 - Allows premises to sell food or drink to be (Scotland) Amendment (No. 6) Regulations 2020 consumed on premises (so long as not inside). Adds further exceptions where accommodation providers can provide services. Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 9 July 2020 - Amended social distancing to one metre in (Scotland) Amendment (No. 7) Regulations 2020 certain circumstances. Allowed people to leave home without reasonable excuse. Allows gatherings of five households outdoors, and three households indoors. Required people to wear face coverings in shops. SCOTLAND – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on became a cases as at date of businesses within the Location / Territory first COVID order "notifiable disease" Scotland Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 14 July 2020 - Allows restaurants, cafes, bars and public (Scotland) Amendment (No. 8) Regulations 2020 houses to carry on their businesses using their indoor premises. Also allowed other services to resume, such as libraries and places of worship. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 31 July 2020 - Amended the 26 March Scottish (Scotland) Amendment (No. 9) Regulations 2020 Regulations.

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 8 August 2020 - Amended the 26 March Scottish (Scotland) Amendment (No. 10) Regulations 2020 Regulations. Required certain measures to be taken to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) 14 August 2020 – Amended the 26 March Scottish (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2020 Regulations. Required certain information to be collected and shared to minimise the risk of spreading coronavirus. SINGAPORE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses country became a "notifiable confirmed cases within the Location / Territory disease" as at date of first COVID order Singapore 28 January 2020 https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL-Supp/S68- 0 28 January - Covid-19 was listed as a Notifiable Disease under the 2020/Published/20200128?DocDate=20200128 Infectious Disease Act – 7 confirmed cases https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/risk- 7 February - DORSCON (Disease Outbreak Response System assessment-raised-to-dorscon-orange Condition) Level was raised to Orange alert – 33 confirmed cases https://www.moh.gov.sg/news- 17 February - Implementation of New Stay-at-Home Notice highlights/details/implementation-of-new-stay-home- notice https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/bu 18 February - As part of Budget 2020, Singapore announces support dget-speech packages against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/general-advisory- 27 February - General Advisory for Workplace Measures in for-workplace-measures response to DORSCON Orange – business continuity plans to prepare for widespread community transmission https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government- 24 March - Singapore closes its borders to tourists and short term economy/singapore-to-shut-borders-to-short-term- visitors to stem imported cases visitors-from-monday-1159pm https://www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/re 26 March - Singapore government announces its second budget, the silience-budget Resilience Budget ($48 Billion) - Supplementary Budget to create the Job Support Scheme ("JSS") https://www.mof.gov.sg/newsroom/speeches/ministeri 6 April - Third budget introduced – the Solidarity Budget ($5.1 al-statement-on-singapore-solidarity-budget billion), enhancing the JSS and waiving of foreign worker levy https://www.moh.gov.sg/news- 7 April - Singapore enters Circuit Breaker – all workplaces to close, highlights/details/circuit-breaker-to-minimise-further- except for those providing essential services spread-of-covid-19 SINGAPORE – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on country became a confirmed businesses within the Location / Territory "notifiable cases as at disease" date of first COVID order Singapore https://www.hfw.com/An-update-on-the-measures-being- 7 April - Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act enters into force, taken-to-reduce-the-business-impact-in-Singapore-and-an- providing temporary relief to businesses and individuals who are outline-of-the-way-in-which-the-courts-will-meet-the- unable to fulfil contractual obligations or facing financial distress challenge-it-poses-April-2020 due to Covid-19 https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/covid-19- 8 April - Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) (temporary-measures)-(control-order)-regulations-2020- Regulations 2020 enters into full force. come-into-force-on-8-april https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/PM-Lee-Hsien-Loong- 21 April - Circuit breaker extended until 1 June address-COVID-19-21-Apr https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press- 1 May - Extension of Stay Home Notices for Work Permit and S releases/2020/0501-extension-of-stay-home-notices-for- Pass Holders in Construction Sector until 18 May work-permit-and-s-pass-holders-in-construction-sector https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/end-of- 19 May - Announcement of ending of Circuit Breaker and moving circuit-breaker-phased-approach-to-resuming-activities- to Phase 1 from 2 June onwards safely https://www.sgpc.gov.sg/media_releases/mof/press_release/ 26 May - Fourth Budget (Fortitude Budget - $33 billion) P-20200526-2 introduced to help businesses, workers and households who have been impacted by Covid-19 and adapt to changing environment https://www.caas.gov.sg/who-we- 2 June - Singapore reopens borders to allow for travellers to are/newsroom/Detail/travelers-to-be-allowed-to-transit- transit through Changi Airport through-changi-airport/ https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/gradual-re- 17 June - Singapore reopens to travellers from Australia, Brunei, opening-of-travel-and-changes-to-border-measures Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mainland China, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. SINGAPORE – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/ Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within country became a confirmed cases the Location / Territory "notifiable as at date of first disease" COVID order Singapore https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/moving-into- 19 June - Singapore moves into phase two of reopening of phase-two-of-re-opening economy https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements- 30 June 2020 – Resumption of essential travel between Transcripts-and-Photos/2020/06/20200603-SG-CHINA-Fast-Lane- Singapore and China under the Singapore-China Fast Lane to six Essential-Travel regions in China (Chongqing, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Tianjing & Zhejiang) https://www.imda.gov.sg/-/media/Imda/Files/News-and- 13 July 2020 – Reopening of cinemas Events/Media-Room/Advisories-on-COVID-19- Situation/Mandatory-SMM-for-Cinemas.pdf https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements- 10 August 2020 – Reopening of border crossing between Transcripts-and-Photos/2020/07/20200714-Joint-Press-Statement Singapore and Malaysia under the Reciprocal Green Lane and the Periodic Commuting Arrangement https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2020/0811- 11 August 2020 – All dormitories cleared of Covid-19 all-dormitories-declared-cleared-of-covid-19 https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/govt-extends-job-support- 17 August 2020 – Extension of the Job Support Scheme by the scheme-by-up-to-7-months-sectors-to-get-10-50-tiered-wage Singapore Government until March 2021 (tiered support scheme ranging from 10-50% for different industries) – SGD 8 billion https://sg.news.yahoo.com/covid-19-singapore-to-set-aside-320- package, bringing the total government stimulus thus far to over million-in-credits-to-encourage-local-tourism-075734946.html SGD100 billion

17 August 2020 – Introduction of the SingaporeRediscover Vouchers to boost local tourism (SGD320million) 17 August 2020 – Introduction of the Enhanced Aviation Support Package worth SGD187million for the Aviation Sector SINGAPORE – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within became a confirmed cases the Location / Territory "notifiable as at date of first disease" COVID order Singapore https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and- 18 August 2020 – Resumption of more religious activities during resources/press-statements/2020/aug/resumption-of-more- Phase Two religious-activities-in-phase-two https://www.moh.gov.sg/news- 9 September 2020 – All travellers from India who are not highlights/details/strengthening-measures-for-safe-re- Singaporean Citizens or Permanent Residents who have recent opening-of-activities travel history to India will be required to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction test within 72 hours before departure to Singapore. This is on top of existing requirements of a 14 day Stay home notice at dedicated SHN facilities. https://www1.bca.gov.sg/docs/default-source/bca- 9 September 2020 – clarifications on the Swab Test restart/summary-on-swab-test-requirements-12- Requirements for the Rostered Routine Test for construction june.pdf?Status=Temp&sfvrsn=beca6200_2 companies to resume work. https://www.mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements- 11 September 2020 – Resumption of essential business travel Transcripts-and-Photos/2020/09/11092020-japan-rgl between Japan and Singapore to commence on 18 September 2020 https://www.msf.gov.sg/media-room/Pages/COVID-19- 22 September 2020 – Government to extend Covid-19 Support Support-Grant-Extended-until-31-December-2020-to- Grant until 31 December 2020 to continue supporting lower to Continue-Supporting-Lower--to-Middle-Income- middle income employees Employees.aspx https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and- 30 September 2020 – from 3 October 2020 onwards, marriage resources/press-statements/2020/sep/resumption-of-more- solemnizations can involve up to 100 persons. Places of worship religious-activities-in-phase-two may also conduct worship services with up to 100 persons. SINGAPORE – CONTINUED

Relevant Legal Instruments Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations Infectious Diseases Act (Chapter 137) Infectious Diseases (Covid-19 – Stay Orders) Regulations 2020 https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/COVID19TMA2020 https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/COVID19TMA2020-S254-2020?DocDate=20200703 https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/IDA1976 https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/IDA1976-S182-2020?DocDate=20200701 SWITZERLAND

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date of the first Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses COVID-19 related confirmed cases within the Location / Territory order as at date of first COVID order Switzerland 20 July 2020 • Federal Law of 28 September 33,772 • 13 March 2020 : Ordinance on measure to combat the 2012 on the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19) (Closure of non-essential businesses) transmissible human diseases

• Ordinance of 29 April 2015 on the fight against transmissible human diseases

• Ordinance of 1 December 2015 on the reporting of observations in relation to notifiable diseases (Amended on 20 July 2020) TUNISIA

COVID-19 Timeline

State/territory/country Date of the first Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses COVID-19 related confirmed cases within the Location / Territory order as at date of first COVID order Tunisia No information found • Law No. 92-71 of 27 July 1992 • 18 March 2020: Presidential Decree no. 2020-24 proclaiming a on notifiable diseases (Page curfew throughout the territory of the Republic 939) • 22 March 2020: Presidential Decree no. 2020-28 restricting the movement of persons and gatherings outside curfew hours • Law no. 2007-12 of 12 February • 22 March 2020: Government Decree no. 2020-156 setting out 2007, amending and the essential needs and requirements necessary to ensure the supplementing Law No. 92-71 continued operation of vital services, as part of the of 27 July 1992 on notifiable implementation of total containment measures diseases (Page 484)

• Minister of Health Decree of 1 December 2015 establishing the list of notifiable diseases UAE

In its circular, the DHA requested that any cases of nCov identified by 'Healthcare Providers' be notified immediately via the Infectious Diseases Electronic Notification System (IDNS). The circular was issued on 21 January 2020.

UAE Federal Here 29 January 2020 - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announces the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the UAE. UAE

Information included the requirement to report any confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 be notified immediately to Preventative Medicine Section either by phone or via the Infectious Diseases Electronic Notification System (IDNS). UAE Federal Here 24 February 2020 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) issues a travel ban to Thailand and Iran. Abu Dhabi Here 29 February 2020 - The Department of Culture and Tourism and ADGM (DCT) issue Circular No.6 of 2020 on sanitization and DCT Circular No.6 of 2020 disinfection requirements for tourism establishments.

The Circular urged tourism establishments to disinfect their premises and informed establishments that DCT Inspectors will verify that guidelines were implemented. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within /country date of first COVID-related the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 29 February 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No.7 on the provision of and ADGM hand sanitizer in all tourism establishments. Further to DCT Circular No.6 of 2020, the DCT requested that hand sanitizer by provided in all tourism establishments. Abu Dhabi Here 9 March 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No. 2 of 2020 reminding all and ADGM companies of their duties as employers to ensure health and safety ADGM Circular No. 2 of 2020 measures are adhered to in the ADGM. Abu Dhabi Here 9 March 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No. 3 of 2020 updating the and ADGM required measures to prevent spread of COVID-19. This included: ADGM Circular No. 3 of 2020 • ADGM registered training establishments and educational services must stop until 4 April • Distance learning permitted • Reminder to avoid travel • Those returning from travel must perform necessary medical examination and self-quarantine for 14 days. UAE Federal Here 11 March 2020 - The UAE Government issued Ministerial Decision No. 221/2020 issued adding Novel Coronavirus added to the list of Ministerial Decision No. 221/2020 Communicable Diseases. amending Federal Law No. 14/2014 On the Control of Communicable Diseases issued adding Novel Coronavirus to the list of Communicable Diseases UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country Sources date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 11 March 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No 4. of 2020 banning and ADGM establishments from serving Shisha in all areas and facilities within the ADGM ADGM Circular No 4. of 2020 with immediate effect until further notice. Abu Dhabi Here 11 March 2020 - The DCT issued Circular No.11 of 2020 banning and ADGM establishments from serving Shisha until further notice. DCT Circular No.11 of 2020 Dubai and Here 11 March 2020 - The Dubai Municipality issued External Circular No. 1 of 2020 DIFC Intensification of Cleaning and Disinfection Process in Salons/Personal Care Dubai Municipality External Circular Centres No. 1 of 2020 UAE

For the commercial and business sector, Dubai Government has introduced nine initiatives over the next three months including a freeze on the 2.5 per cent market fees levied on all facilities operating in Dubai. The fees were reduced from 5 per cent to 2.5 per cent in June 2018. The second initiative extends a refund of 20 per cent on the custom fees imposed on imported products sold locally in Dubai markets.

The package also includes the cancellation of the AED 50,000 bank guarantee or cash required to undertake customs clearance activity. Bank guarantee or cash paid by existing customs clearance companies will be refunded. Furthermore, fees imposed on submitting customs documents of companies will be reduced by 90 per cent. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country Sources date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 12 March 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No. 5 of 2020 postponing events and ADGM between March and April at hotel & tourism establishments on Al Maryah Island ADGM Circular No. 5 of 2020 with immediate effect. Abu Dhabi Here 13 March 2020 - The DCT issued Circular No.12 of 2020 banning all events and ADGM and operating nightclubs in Abu Dhabi until 31 March (subject to renewal). DCT Circular No.12 of 2020 Abu Dhabi Here 13 March 2020 - The DCT issued Circular No.13 of 2020 banning all wedding and ADGM parties in Abu Dhabi until 31 March (subject to renewal). DCT Circular No.13 of 2020 Abu Dhabi Here 13 March 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No. 6 of 2020 suspending events and ADGM on Al Maryah Island from 15 March until 30 April. This includes: ADGM Circular No. 6 of 2020 • Public, private, business or social occasions • Business seminars, presentations, promotions • Weddings, engagement parties etc.

Business meetings with third parties not restricted, but not recommended. Abu Dhabi Here 14 March 2020 - The ADGM Circular No. 7 of 2020 suspending activities and ADGM including cinemas, entertainment and games venues in Al Maryah Island until ADGM Circular No. 7 of 2020 31 March (subject to renewal). UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / /country Sources cases as at date of first Territory COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 14 March 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) directed and ADGM entertainment destinations in the Emirate to temporarily suspend operations. Abu Dhabi Here 14 March 2020 - The closure tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi was announced including theme and ADGM parks, Qasr Al Watan Tour, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi until 31 March (subject to renewal). Dubai and Here 15 March 2020 - The Dubai Municipality issues External Circular No.19 of 2020 on DIFC Salons/Personal Care effective from 15 March until further notice: External Circular No.19 of 2020 • All customers must make an appointment prior to visit; • Waiting areas to be closed permanently; • All newspapers, magazines and brochures to be removed; • Only disposable cups to be used for servicing tea or coffee; • No entry for any customer with flu symptoms; and • Wearing face masks for any kind of service is mandatory UAE Federal Here 15 March 2020 - The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) issues guidelines on business continuity in light of COVID-19. The guidelines include implementing 'work from home' strategies and maintain supply chains. Abu Dhabi Here 16 March 2020 - The NCEMA and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments and ADGM (GAIAE) temporarily suspend prayers in all places of worship across the nation, effective from 16 March at 9pm for a period of four weeks. Dubai and Here 17 March 2020 - In accordance with the announcement issued by the GAIAE, the DIFC DIFC announce the suspension of all prayer facilities by for a period of four weeks from 16 March (backdated). UAE

(1) Frequency of cleaning/disinfection of: a. Water taps b. Reception and waiting areas c. Elevators and their buttons d. Door/windows handles and staircases e. Corridors and car parks f. Swimming pools and facilities g. Fitness centres h. Kids' playing areas i. Public washrooms j. Doors and handles in garbage rooms; (2) The provision of hand sanitizers near public washrooms and elevators; and (3) For businesses to document all cleaning and disinfection operations. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country cases as at date of within the Location / Territory first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 17 March 2020 - The Dubai Municipality issue External Circular No. 17 DIFC of 2020 on the intensification of cleaning and disinfection for laundries in Dubai Municipality External Circular No. 17 of 2020 the Emirate. Dubai and Here 17 March 2020 - The Government of Dubai and the Dubai Courts issue DIFC Resolution No. 30 of 2020 on the suspension of judicial sessions and Dubai Resolution No. 30 of 2020 telecommuting of Dubai courts on the suspension of judicial sessions and telecommuting of Dubai Courts from 22 March until 16 April. Dubai and Here. 17 March 2020 - The Government of Dubai issued External Circular No. DIFC 18 of 2020 on instructions for owners of consumer products trading Dubai External Circular No. 18 of 2020 establishments.

Request for compliance with:

(1) Increased frequency of cleaning and disinfection (2) Frequent hand washing and/or hand sanitizing for staff (3) Availability of hand sanitizers (4) Document all cleaning and disinfection operations (5) Prohibition of fragrance testing UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 17 March 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 8 of 2020 closing all mosques in Al and ADGM Maryah Island until at least 13 April. ADGM Circular No. 8 of 2020 UAE Federal Here 18 March 2020 - The NCEMA issues a statement prohibiting UAE citizens from travelling abroad, with immediate effective, until further notice.

UAE Federal Here 18 March 2020 - The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) suspends all visas on arrival to foreigners, (excluding diplomatic passport holders), effective 19 March until further notice. Abu Dhabi Here 18 March 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 9 2020 requiring licensed food and ADGM establishments to comply with Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority ADGM Circular No. 9 2020 (ADAFSA) Circular No. 2 of 2020. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country Sources as at date of first COVID- Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 18 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No.15 of 2020 suspension of all tours services and activities related to sea cruises, desert camps and tours (safari) as well DCT Circular No.15 of 2020 as floating restaurants until 31 March. UAE Federal Here 18 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No.16 of 2020 permitting the reopening of gyms operations and services. The suspension of spa services and entertainment DCT Circular No.16 of 2020 club activities in tourism establishment premises remains in force. UAE Federal Here 19 March 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issue a statement on the suspension of the issuance all types of labour permits from 19 March until further notice, including domestic workers. UAE Federal Here 19 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No.17 of 2020 confirming the continuation of the events ban in Abu Dhabi until 31 March. DCT Circular No.17 of 2020 UAE Federal Here 19 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No.18 of 2020 confirming the continuation of the wedding party ban in Abu Dhabi until 31 March. DCT Circular No.18 of 2020

UAE Federal Here 19 March 2020 - The General Authority for Sport (GAS) suspends all sporting activities, tournaments and competitions with immediate effect until further notice. UAE

Swimming pools, gyms and restaurants permitted to continue to operate. UAE Federal Here 20 March 2020 - The MOFAIC issue a statement on the suspension of entry for GCC citizens from 10am on 21 March until further notice.

UAE Federal Here 20 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No.19 of 2020 outlining safety guidelines and instructions regarding reopening of sports clubs, swimming pools and beaches DCT Circular No.19 of 2020 of hotels.

UAE Federal Here 21 March 2020 - The UAE Ministry of Health and NCEMA issue a joint statement on the closure of leisure sites, including private beaches and swimming pools, for two weeks. Restaurants are permitted to provide home delivery services. UAE

Banks that are providing relief to their customers include Emirates NBD, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic, Mashreq and Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Abu Dhabi Here 21 March 2020 - ADAFSA issue Circular No.4 of 2020 on preventive measures for and ADGM food establishments in Abu Dhabi. Safe distancing must be kept, online shopping Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food must be encouraged and establishments must ensure employees are fit to work. Safety Authority (ADAFSA) Circular No.4 of 2020 UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at date Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on /country of first COVID-related measures businesses within the Location / Territory imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 22 March 2020 - The UAE Cabinet approved an AED16 billion economic stimulus package to support business continuity. The measures include a renewable six-month suspension of work permit fees and reduction of labour and other charges to cut the cost of doing business. Abu Dhabi . Here 22 March 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of and ADGM Economic Development issues Circular No.7 of 2020 on Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development preventive measures for food outlets including social Circular No. 8 of 2020 distancing, and 20% capacity. Abu Dhabi Here 22 March 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of and ADGM Economic Development issues Circular No. 8 of 2020 on Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development temporary suspension of gyms for two weeks. Circular No. 8 of 2020 UAE Federal Here 22 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No. 20 of 2020 with further instructions relating to the temporary closure DCT Circular No. 20 of 2020 for all gyms, swimming pools and private beaches and gardens within the tourism establishment’s premises. • Temporary closure for all gyms, swimming pools and private beaches and gardens within the tourism establishment’s premises • Limit accommodating guests in restaurants and coffee bars along with any area serving food and beverages to a maximum of 20% guest capacity UAE

• Spas • Lounges and bars • Kids clubs, play areas and entertainment facilities • Swimming pools • Gyms

Hotel restaurants, tourism and food establishments must:

• Cease operating bars • Limited seating to 20% capacity • Distance of 2m between tables

Supermarkets must:

• Ensure safe distancing between customers • Public and private parks must close. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country date of first COVID-related measures within the Location / Territory imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 23 March 2020 - The Ministry of Interior (MOI) issues a warning to all UAE citizens with a reminder to stay at home unless necessary. The general public are also called upon to use their own family cars with a maximum of three individuals per car. They are also called not to visit public places and maintain social distancing protocols during family gatherings, provided they should wear face masks, as part of the precautionary measures. The Ministry also called upon the general public not to visit hospitals except for critical and emergency cases and to use face masks for public health safety. Dubai and Here 23 March 2020 - The Dubai Municipality issue Circular announcing the DIFC temporary closure of all restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, coffee shops and all establishments offering food for two weeks from 23 March. Dubai and Here 23 March 2020 - The DIFC issue a statement declaring the temporary DIFC closure of all retail outlets in the Centre, excluding pharmacies and supermarkets from 25 March for a period of two weeks. UAE Federal Here 23 March 2020 - The UAE Government announces the closure of all commercial centres, including shopping malls, fish, meat and vegetable markets for a period of two weeks. Effective immediately. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country date of first COVID-related measures within the Location / Territory imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 23 March 2020 - The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) and NCEMA suspend all passenger flights from 25 March for two weeks. Cargo and emergency evacuation flights exempt. Abu Dhabi Here 23 March 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and ADGM issue Circular No.9 of 2020 on the temporary closure of malls and shopping centres for two weeks from 25 March. UAE Federal Here 24 March 2020 - The MOI states that wearing masks is an absolute necessity for anyone suffering from chronic diseases or with flu symptoms. UAE Federal Here 24 March 2020 - The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announce that Federal Law No. 14 of 2014 on combating communicable diseases applies to COVID-19. Any adult who comes in to contact with an infected person, but fails to inform the Ministry of Health may face imprisonment and/or fines up to AED 50,000. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country as at date of first COVID- within the Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal UAE Cabinet Decision No. 17/2020 24 March 2020 - The UAE Cabinet issue Decision No. 17/2020 On the Issuance of the Regulation of the Detection of Violations of Any person shall be prohibited from violating Precautionary Measures, Instructions and Duties Imposed to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19. the precautionary and preventive measures, instructions and duties on preserving health and safety and preventing the risk of spread of Coronavirus, issued by the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority. Whoever violates the precautionary and preventive measures, instructions and duties shall be subject to an administrative fine of not less than AED (500) five hundred and not exceeding AED (50,000) fifty thousand. Dubai and Here 24 March 2020 - The DIFC Services Office confirm that it will no longer DIFC collect applicants’ original passports along with the new/renewal or cancellation request of employment or resident visas. UAE Federal Here 25 March 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the Ministry of Health and the IAC announce the exemption of workers with expired work permits from medical examination and the automatic renewal of work permits and residence visas. UAE

• Temperature checks • Suspension of cosmetic procedures and complementary medicine

Dubai and Here 25 March 2020 - Dubai Economy issues a direction in relation to DIFC closing commercial establishments, including shops, shopping malls, markets, shisha cafes, gyms and fitness centres and spas until 8 April. UAE Federal Here 25 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No. 21 of 2020 confirming full closure for hotels, restaurants and coffee bars along with any area for DCT Circular No. 21 of 2020 F&B service. Only room service and home delivery options should remain. Abu Dhabi Here 25 March 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular 12 of 2020 temporarily and ADGM suspending the operating of shopping malls, food and tourism ADGM Circular 12 of 2020 establishments on Al Maryah Island. Pharmacies and supermarkets are permitted to remain open. UAE

Outside of these hours, residents are permitted to access retail food outlets allowed, traffic and people movement normal during the daytime. Public and metro train stations fully stopped during disinfection period. UAE Federal Here 26 March 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announces a maximum of 30% of the workforce of private entities is allowed to be physically present in office while others whose jobs don't necessitate their physical presence will be working remotely, effective 29 March for two weeks. UAE Federal Here 26 March 2020 - Ministerial Resolution No. 279 of 2020 is issued permitting, on the mutual agreement of employers and non-UAE Ministerial Resolution No. 279 of 2020 employee, the following:

(1) Remote working (2) Paid leave (3) Unpaid leave (4) Salary reductions UAE Federal Here 26 March 2020 - Decision of the Attorney General No. 38 of 2020 is issued regarding the enforcement violations and penalties for COVID- Decision of the Attorney General No. 19 regulation violations. 38 of 2020 UAE

Department of Health Circular DOH instructs all pharmacies that: No. 7 of 2020 • All healthcare professionals must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) e.g. disposable masks and gloves during working hours • Provide hand sanitizers on the entrance of the pharmacy and ensure customers sanitise their hands at the point of entry • Prohibit customers from touching displayed items unless absolutely necessary • Ensure that customers maintain a distance of 1.5m from each other in the pharmacy • Pharmacy staff to maintain a distance of 1.5m be-tween themselves and customers • Obtain DoH approval and provide a home delivery service for customers if able to do so • Ensure the pharmacy has good ventilation and the premises is cleaned and disinfected frequently Abu Dhabi Here 27 March 2020 - The DCT issue Circular No. 22 of 2020 providing guidelines and and ADGM instructions to help maintain public health and safety for shops’ walk-in customers in DCT Circular No. 22 of 2020 Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Here 27 March 2020 - The DCT issue Circular No. 24 of 2020 instructing all tourism and ADGM establishments in Abu Dhabi not to provide quarantine services without strict DCT Circular No. 24 of 2020 permission from the DCT. UAE

UAE Federal Here 28 March 2020 - The UAE Attorney General issues a supplemental list of 15 penalties for violations of COVID-19 preventive measures.

Abu Dhabi Here 28 March 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 13 of 2020 on the suspension of and ADGM dining in hotel restaurants, cafes and any food & beverage service areas. In-room ADGM Circular No. 13 of dining and delivery options may continue until further notice. 2020 UAE

Companies will enjoy additional facilities, such as the postponing of payment plans for all commercial properties owned by DIFC Investments for a period of 6 months. DIFC will reduce its ownership transfer fees from 5 per cent to 4 per cent for any property sale that occurs within the period from April to June. Abu Dhabi Here 29 March 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No. 26 of 2020 and ADGM regarding precautionary and preventive measures to help DCT Circular No. 26 of 2020 maintain public health and safety in Abu Dhabi. UAE Federal Here 29 March 2020 - The DCT issue Circular No. 27 of 2020 extending the events ban in Abu Dhabi until further notice. DCT Circular No. 27 of 2020 UAE

Subject to RA Circulars No. 11, No. 12 and No. 13 of 2020, businesses in the following sectors are exempted: supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitality, food establishments (delivery services only), security, maintenance, cleaning, infrastructure management and construction. UAE Federal Here 30 March 2020 - The Ministry of Education extend the distance e-learning system until end of academic year (i.e. June). UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related /country cases as at date of first measures imposed on COVID-related measures businesses within the Location imposed on businesses / Territory within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here Support packages permit: 30 March 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources and (a) the lifting of all restrictions applied to all establishments registered with the Emiratisation issue a statement Ministry, enabling them to get new internal work permits and renew work permits regarding support packages for for registered workers on the targeted facilities within the framework of support private sector establishments packages most affected by COVID-19. (b) companies to return the bank guarantee immediately upon renewing the work permit and insurance for the worker with an exemption from the waiting period associated with the wage protection system as well as getting new work permits despite expired previous work permits that need to be settled by paying their due fine

MoHRE stressed the need to facilitate a further reduction in the number of employees who are physically required at service delivery centres by only 30%.The decision to reduce workers to 30% exempts several activities, including infrastructure projects, catering, telecommunications, power, health, education, banking, food industry and hospitality, health supplies manufacturing, and cleaning firms.

Decision calls upon entities to put in place a mechanism for transporting workers to and from their workplaces, ensuring that the number of transported workers should not exceed 25% of vehicle seating capacity. Employers should also ban gatherings and convening of cultural, social and sporting activities at workers’ accommodation while minimizing the number of workers at the accommodation’s canteens during mealtime and maintaining at least a two-metre space between every two workers. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures /country cases as at date of first imposed on businesses within the COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 30 March 2020 - The UAE Ministry of Interior requires UAE citizens and residents to use the 'Tajawal' service. Residents must obtain a permit that provides essential travel around the country during the National Disinfection Programme. UAE Federal Here. 30 March 2020 - The UAE Cabinet has approved the extension of residence permits The Cabinet has also waived the administrative fines associated with expiring on 1 March, for a renewable period of infractions relating to the services provided by the Federal Authority of three months without any additional fees upon Identity and Citizenship and approved by the Cabinet. The decision will be renewal. valid for a renewable period of three months effective 1 April.

UAE Cabinet has also agreed to provide a temporary license for a scheme on digital transaction management solutions for Notary Public's services in order to facilitate judicial transactions under the current circumstances and to ensure safety of litigants and all those dealing with judicial departments.

The Cabinet additionally approved the extension of government services expiring on March 1st onwards for a renewable period of three months, starting April 1st. The decision applies to all federal government services, including documents, permits, licenses and commercial registers and their likes UAE

DIFC will also allow deferred payments for all properties owned by DIFC Investments Ltd for a period up to six months from 1 April 2020. A reduction on property transfer fees in the DIFC from 5% to 4% will also be applied to any transfer of property (or any part thereof) that takes place within the three-month period. The transfer must be registered with the DIFC Registrar of Real Properties within 30 days following the expiry of the three-month period. Dubai and Here. The programme includes a package of direct financial support 30 March 2020 - The Dubai Chamber of DIFC measures that benefit more than 50,000 residential customers as well as Commerce and Lootah BCGas announce its nearly 500 commercial establishments, most of which operate in the AED15million COVID-19 support programme. tourism sector, such as hotels and restaurants. The financial support package includes discounts of up to 20% on gas consumption. UAE

Dubai and Here 30 March 2020 - Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) DIFC announced that paid and multi-storey parking in Dubai will be free of charge for two weeks from 31 March up to 13 April. Abu Dhabi Here 30 March 2020 - The DOH issued Circular No. 16 of 2020 on and ADGM healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi requiring facilities to postpone non- DOH Circular No. 16 of 2020 urgent operations and elective procedures in order to manage COVID-19. UAE Federal Here 31 March 2020 - UAE issue Cabinet Decision No. 18 of 2020 granting a temporary license to notaries public permitting the use of UAE Cabinet Decision No. 18 of 2020 digital transaction techniques for all procedures exercised by the notary public. Remote communications or electronic signatures permitted without requiring the personal attendance of the concerned parties or their representatives before the notary public to conduct the transaction Dubai and Here 31 March 2020 - The NCEMA issue further restrictions in Al Ras area DIFC for two weeks from 31 March. People who are not residents of Al Ras are prohibited from travelling to the area during the period.

UAE Federal Here 1 April 2020 - The MOI suspends all vehicle movement permits and applications during the National Disinfection Programme. UAE

UAE Federal Here. 1 April 2020 - The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has taken a number of proactive steps to provide support and flexibility to • Reducing to 5 percent from 10 domestic securities markets and promote investor confidence. percent the loss thresholds triggering a stop to trading was among these initiatives, which also included the development of a mechanism to facilitate share buybacks for listed companies to ensure further support to domestic stock markets without adversely affecting the trades taking place. • SCA has also reaffirmed that short-selling practices are not in place in UAE capital markets. • All listed companies have been instructed to hold their general assembly meetings remotely via a secure remote e-voting system UAE

• 100 percent waiver on commercial licence renewal fees (with exception of SPVs and foundations licences) until 25 March 2021 • 100 percent waiver on business activity renewal fees until 25 March 2021, 100 percent waiver on data protection renewal fees until 25 March 2021 • 100 percent waiver on new Temporary Work Permits issuance, renewal and late application fees until 25 March 2021 • 100 percent waiver on annual Funds fees until 31 December 2020 • 100 percent refund of annual Funds fees already paid by Financial Services Regulatory Authority, FSRA, regulated entities for 2020, • 50 percent refund of Supervision fees already paid by FSRA regulated entities for 2020 • 50 percent waiver on any new FSRA Supervision fees to be collected until 31 December 2020 and Deferment of rental payments and service charges for office tenants at ADGM Square on Al Maryah Island for 2020. UAE Federal Here 2 April 2020 - The MOFAIC renews the suspension of entry for foreign nationals holding UAE residence visas for a further two weeks.

UAE Federal Here 2 April 2020 - The Ministry of Education bans private tutoring except via distance learning until further notice. UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 3 April 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No. 30 of 2020 extending the ban on all and ADGM events, wedding parties etc. until further notice. DCT Circular No. 30 of 2020

Abu Dhabi Here 3 April 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No. 31 of 2020 suspending tourist and ADGM activities and yacht hire. DCT Circular No. 31 of 2020 UAE

The regulatory relief covers all listed local and foreign companies as well as those licensed by and local investment funds registered with SCA.

UAE Federal Here 4 April 2020 - Curfew: The MOI extend the National Disinfection Programme until further notice. Local authorities in each Emirate able to draw and implement disinfection plans that will accommodate the requirements of its own facilities and establishments. UAE

Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management launches a website for people in Dubai to request permission to leave home during National Sterilisation Programme, which is now in force 24/7. Dubai and Here 4 April 2020 - The RTA offer free bus rides and half-price taxi fares for those DIFC permitted to leave their homes.

Abu Dhabi Here 4 April 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development confirmed and ADGM the extension of the temporary closure of commercial centres, malls etc. until further notice. UAE Federal Here 4 April 2020 - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (“FSRA”) of the ADGM and the Dubai Financial Services The guidance, developed collectively Authority (“DFSA”) of the DIFC collectively the “Authorities”, issue a joint by the Authorities, provides practical guidance for banks and finance companies in relation to the application of solutions for banks and finance International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (“IFRS 9”) during the current companies in managing the impact circumstances caused by COVID-19. of the current economic uncertainty on ECL, while remaining compliant with IFRS 9 and promoting consistency of approach. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country Sources as at date of first COVID- Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 5 April 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issue a statement on early leave for foreign labour. Employers and non-UAE employees can sign an additional supplementary form for the employment contract permitting leave. Dubai and Here 5 April 2020 - Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management DIFC announces that members of the public seeking permission to leave their residences for essential purposes during the period of expanded sterilisation operations should register themselves on the website https://dxbpermit.gov.ae/home. Abu Dhabi Here 5 April 2020 - The ADGM issue Circular No. 15 of 2020. The RA requires that and ADGM Licenced Persons abide with a temporary suspension of providing valet parking ADGM Circular No. 15 of 2020 services in the ADGM until further notice. Vehicle owners may be directed to park their vehicles in the car parks available in Al Maryah Island. Abu Dhabi Here 5 April 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No.16 of 2020. The RA requires that and ADGM all ADGM-licenced educational institutions including higher education ADGM Circular No.16 of 2020 institutions and training institutions, use distance/remote learning methods solely. Effective immediately and until further notice. Dubai and Here 6 April 2020 - Emirates Airline begins operating flights to return stranded UAE DIFC citizens to the UAE. Dubai and Here 6 April 2020 - Dubai Taxi installs isolators to avoid the risk of COVID-19 DIFC infection. Dubai and Here 6 April 2020 - Dubai's Department of Health launches a WhatsApp hotline DIFC service to answer the public's queries on COVID-19. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on /country cases as at date of businesses within the Location / Territory first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 6 April 2020 - The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities DIFC Department launches a campaign to sterilise 800 mosques in Dubai. Abu Dhabi Here 6 April 2020 - The DOH issue Circular No. 20 of 2020 and ADGM emphasising the use of PPE by medical professionals throughout DOH Circular No. 20 of 2020 the COVID 19 pandemic. UAE Federal Here 6 April 2020 - The Minsitry of Human Resources issue an Addendum to Ministerial Decision No.279 of 2020. Companies Addendum to Ministerial Decision No.279 of 2020 looking to reduce the wages of a non-citizen employees temporarily during the relevant period have to conclude a It goes on to say the appendix can be renewed with the ‘temporary additional appendix' to the labour contract between approval of both parties and two copies must be prepared. the two parties, provided it expires with the expiration of the term Both the employer and employee should keep a copy. The of the contract or the period of validity of this Decision, whichever employer will have to submit it to the Human Resources is earlier. and Emiratisation Ministry when asked to do so. Dubai and Here. In the first two weeks of the initiative, DSOA covered 7 April 2020 - The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority continues its DIFC 15 kilometres of roads and infrastructure, two villa comprehensive disinfection drive. communities made up of 1,767 units, as well as public spaces and community centres, and 20 bus shelters at the hi-tech park. In addition, it disinfected hundreds of offices, shopping centres, mosques, prayer halls, public parks, jogging tracks, and common areas, as well as other residential and commercial buildings across DSO. UAE

Dubai and Here 7 April 2020 - Dubai Police confirm that members of the public DIFC must take a screenshot of their Movement Permit and carry this at all times when travelling around the Emirate. Dubai and Here 7 April 2020 - Dubai's DHA expand “Dawa’ee” – the medicine DIFC home delivery service to now cover the entire UAE. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID - Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of Date of first COVID-related /country 19 confirmed cases as measures imposed on at date of first businesses within the COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 7 April 2020 - The DFSA DIFC announces initiatives aimed at New firms coming into the DIFC will: providing significant assistance and regulatory relief to the • Be given more time to complete the application and authorisation processes and meet the DIFC's financial services set-up requirements to commence business; community. • Receive a 50% reduction in Application Fees for the remainder of 2020 and flexibility in requirements for permanent premises; • In the case of Domestic Funds, receive a waiver of Registration Fees for the remainder of 2020.

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COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID - Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related /country 19 cases as at date of first measures imposed on COVID-related measures businesses within the imposed on businesses Location / Territory within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 7 April 2020 - The DFSA DIFC announces initiatives aimed at Existing Authorised Firms will be able to obtain: providing significant assistance and regulatory relief to the • An extension of time for filing a number of returns and reports, including both IRAP DIFC's financial services and ICAAP returns, the Controllers Report and the Annual Report of the Shari’a community. Supervisory Board, where applicable; • Additional time, where reasonable, for submitting Annual Accounts and Financial Statement Auditors Report, with the exception of Reporting Entities; • Flexibility in meeting Authorised Individual obligations, including extending the amount of time that temporary cover can be in place. • A waiver of fees for applications relating to Authorised Individuals and flexibility in considering the workload that may be carried by those offering outsourced compliance services; • Temporary relief from Capital Requirements for those firms which do not hold or control Client Assets or hold Insurance Monies; • A waiver of our fees for applications for waivers and modifications for the remainder of 2020 and we will waive all automated late return fees for the remainder of 2020, and,

A waiver of the listing fees for new SME issuers in the DIFC for the remainder of 2020. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID - Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures /country 19 as at date of first COVID- imposed on businesses within the related measures imposed on Location / Territory businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 7 April 2020 - The Dubai Economic DIFC Development Department announces that Government centres will be closed until 18 April.

UAE Federal Here. 8 April 2020 - The UAE Cabinet adopts a Resolution (unknown number) to grant The Resolution stipulates that married employees of the Federal Government paid leave to select categories of Federal may take fully paid leave to take care of their children below the age of 16. Government employees. The Resolution also applies to employees whose spouses work in vital health- related occupations, such as doctors, nurses, paramedics and other technical jobs that require exposure to infected people, as well as employees of quarantine centres, throughout the emergency period witnessed by the country. UAE Federal Here 8 April 2020 - The Federal Customs Authority implements a COVID-19 The strategy, adopted by Federal Customs Authority and local customs strategy. departments, embarks on eight key pillars represented in: completing customs transactions easily and simply, while taking precautionary arrangements and actions; conducting customs clearance transactions via smart applications; intensifying control over imported shipments; and taking security and safety steps to ensure shipments admitted to the country are virus-free and intact. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID - Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed cases as at date of Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country 19 / Sources first COVID-related measures imposed on Location / Territory businesses within the Location / Territory

UAE Federal Here 8 April 2020 - The Federal Authority for Land and Maritime Transportation has approved extending licenses and maritime certificates which expire from 26 March and April 2020 for another three months starting from their expiry date.

Dubai and Here 8 April 2020 - The Dubai Personal Status Court suspends all personal legal DIFC services until further notice. This includes the attestation of marriage, divorce certificates suspended in Dubai. UAE

Requests can be sent by e-mail to [email protected] or through the online filing system on the Centre's website. Anyone with any questions about this should call the Centre.

The Centre's office is still open and anyone wanting to make an appointment should call +971 4 364 5400, or email [email protected]. The Centre will not see anyone without an appointment.

The Centre has also introduced a restriction on non-essential business travel, shifted office arrangements to comply with recommended social distancing, increased the frequency and scope of office cleaning and enhanced healthcare support for our employees.

Anyone with a procedural meeting or hearing scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, should consider whether it needs to be carried out by video or phone or reschedule it. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases as at date of Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country instruments / Sources first COVID-related measures imposed Location / Territory on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 8 April 2020 - The ADAFSA issues Circular No. 5 of 2020 to regulate Abu and ADGM Dhabi fish markets during COVID-19. ADAFSA's circular includes a number of ADAFSA Circular No. preventive measures to reduce consumer congestion in the Emirate's fish 5 of 2020 markets such as maintaining social distancing. The authority set times for consumers to access the fish markets (9 am to 12:30 pm and in the evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm).

UAE Federal Here 9 April 2020 - The UAE extends the suspension of prayers in all places of worship until further notice.

Dubai and Here 9 April 2020 - The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced it has launched DIFC an e-attestation service and authentication of signatures on documents.

Dubai and Here 9 April 2020 - The DFSA issues a fraud warning to regulated and public entities DIFC in relation to a number of scams in light of the outbreak of COVID-19.

Dubai and Here 9 April 2020 - Dubai Customs launches a 'Customs Inspector Safe Passage'. The DIFC passage will enable the sanitizing of the officers before they commence work. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at date of Date of first COVID-related measures /country first COVID-related measures imposed on imposed on businesses within the businesses within the Location / Territory Location / Territory Dubai and Here. 9 April 2020 - The DFSA has written to DIFC the Finance Officers and Compliance The Authority recognises some Authorised Firms may face Officers of Authorised Firms and Audit challenges in preparing their financial statements and so Principals of Authority Registered auditors may face specific practical challenges in carrying Auditors regarding reporting out high-quality audits. However, in line with GEN 8.6.2, the requirements for 2020. Authority expects Authorised Firms to make all reasonable efforts to meet the current deadlines. The Authority will consider extension requests on a case-by-case basis and will only consider requests which are made on a reasonable basis. Authorised Firms with financial years ending 31 December 2019 to 31 March 2020 can make a request. To do so, they should access the Authority's e-Portal and complete and submit the relevant forms to the Authority for consideration. Abu Dhabi Here 9 April 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Economic and ADGM Development Department has directed owners of food shops, pharmacies, and bakeries to extend their working hours by 12 hours and operate for 24 hours throughout the whole week in all parts of the Emirate. UAE

• There are labs for COVID-19 testing; and • Healthcare facilities where COVID-19 samples are collected, should notify ONLY confirmed COVID-19 PCR results to ADPHC using the infectious diseases notification system. Abu Dhabi Here 9 April 2020 - The DOH issue Circular No. 22 of 2020 and ADGM implementing home visits to population groups at high risk of DOH Circular No. 22 of 2020 COVID-19. UAE Federal Here 10 April 2020 - Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) announce the opening of 13 additional drive-through COVID-19 The centres are in Ghayathi, Madinat Zayed (Al testing facilities, following the first opening in Zayed Sports City, Dhafra), Al Bahia and Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, Al Hili Abu Dhabi. and Asharej in Al Ain, Port Rashid and Al Khawaneej in Dubai and individual facilities have been built in Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country instruments / Sources date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 10 April 2020 - Dubai Police confirmed that violators of the UAE's "stay home" DIFC measures may be deported.

Abu Dhabi Here 11 April 2020 - The DOH launched a contact tracing smartphone app called and ADGM "TraceCovid" to help members of the public identify people who may have come into contact with a patient infected with COVID-19. The app functions on Bluetooth- enabled smartphones and allows users to detect and identify another device with the same installed app. When in close proximity of each other, both devices will exchange an encrypted Secure Tracing Identifier (STI) and store the exchanged STI locally on both devices. If one of the users is infected with the virus, the relevant authorities will be able to access the user’s data and timestamp, while ensuring complete privacy of personal information. UAE Federal Here 12 April 2020 - The Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship announced that all UAE residency visas will remain valid until end of year, even for residents currently outside of the country. UAE Federal Here 12 April 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation indicated that they are considering revising their current partnerships concerning labour relations with nations refusing to cooperate with evacuation measures undertaken by the UAE to repatriate private sector expatriates who wish to return home. Likewise, the Federation of the UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry is reconsidering its relations with countries that have not responded to repatriation requests from their citizens who work in the private sector in the UAE. UAE Federal Here 12 April 2020 - The UAE’s federal export credit company, ECI, announced that it will support UAE exporters and businesses facing payment and supply chain disruption due to COVID-19. ECI offers an export credit insurance solution that can help them recover the cost of fulfilling an order that is terminated by events outside their control. UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 12 April 2020 - NCEMA announces the launch of the National Home Testing Programme for and ADGM People of Determination. The home testing programme targets people who are unable to easily reach testing centres, especially those who are unable to move normally or who are unable to express or have difficulty communicating with others Dubai and Here 13 April 2020 - Emirates Airline announces that it will operate repatriation flights from Dubai to DIFC Tunis, Jakarta, Manila, Algiers, Taipei, Chicago, and Kabul. Limited flights continue to operate from Dubai to London and Frankfurt.

UAE Federal Here 13 April 2020 - The DOH launched its new digital platform, ‘Remote Healthcare’ App, for smartphones which allows users easy and safe access to preliminary medical diagnostic services, information and guidelines.

Abu Dhabi Here 14 April 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 17 of 2020 continuing the temporary closure of and ADGM prayer rooms on Al Maryah Island. ADGM Circular No. 17 of 2020 UAE

• Nuts, chocolates and sweet shops are allowed to remain open only if they are located inside shopping malls • Workers in all the aforementioned outlets must obtain a move permit from dxbpermit.gov.ae • The working hours are from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.

The outlets must adhere to the guidelines on sanitization and social distancing UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at date Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country of first COVID-related measures within the Location / Territory imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 14 April 2020 - The DOH Circular No. 25 of 2020 Preventive and ADGM Measures for Fighting COVID 19 is issued reiterating the DOH Circular No. 25 of 2020 importance of PPE for healthcare individuals.

Dubai and Here 15 April 2020 - The DIFC announces a new support package for its DIFC business partners based at DIFC-owned assets giving them a three-month rent-free period on their base rent, providing businesses with added flexibility and financial relief. Dubai and Here 15 April 2020 - Dubai Police begin imposing fines on drivers and DIFC passengers who do not wear face masks when they are in vehicles. Dubai Police will warn violators first by text and will then fine them. Abu Dhabi Here 15 April 2020 - Abu Dhabi Police announce that vehicles and ADGM registered for commercial purposes will be exempted from registration fees. Exemption applies from 16 March until the end of year. The ADP statement noted that registration fees that were already processed will be refunded to the parties of concern UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed /country date of first COVID-related on businesses within the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here. 15 April 2020 - The Minister of Interior adopts smart helmet technology capable of monitoring Police teams and patrols will use the helmet to diagnose people who may be infected with coronavirus, people from a safe distance, enabling them to handle COVID-19, to be used by specialist police teams crowds, obtain vital readings, and analyse data. The around the country. technology can also create and read QR codes, as they are equipped with thermal cameras and sensors that enable them to recognise faces and store and recognise vehicle licence plate numbers. The helmets are also capable of night vision.

The smart helmet can also assess vital data from a distance of five metres, and facilitate the work of the patrols in the field by taking required readings and identifying people, by linking itself directly to the ministry’s central operations room to generate a quick report, which will enable users to make appropriate decisions.

The helmets can also accurately and quickly read the temperature of people in different climatic conditions and outdoors, as well as in an unusual environment, utilising thermal radiation based on smart technology while generating sound alerts and warnings according to a person’s condition UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country as at date of first COVID- within the Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 16 April 2020 - Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce DIFC Marketing announces restaurants will stay shut until further notice. The Circular also applies to inbound tour operators, hotels, venues and event organisers. Dubai and Here 16 April 2020 - The Director of the General Directorate of DIFC Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai has announced expatriates who have lost their job but found new jobs will be able to keep their residency until the end of the year. They will be also be able to transfer their residency to the new sponsor. Dubai and Here 16 April 2020 - The Dubai Chamber of Commerce publishes a DIFC National Disinfection Programme Guide with the aim of helping the private sector learn how to manage their businesses smoothly during the implementation of the national disinfection drive. Abu Dhabi Here. 16 April 2020 - The Authority of Social Contribution 'Ma’an' and ADGM launches a new food support scheme for Abu Dhabi residents Deliveries of the food baskets will begin from affected by loss of income. Individuals, couples or families most 1st May, with items sourced from local affected and those who meet the conditions can apply for supermarket suppliers, Lulu Coop, Abu Dhabi support if their income is not enough to meet basic Coop and Al Ain Coop. The Authority of Social requirements and they are either a UAE citizen or resident living Contribution – Ma’an will bear the cost of the in Abu Dhabi. food baskets through the financial contributions received via its ‘Together we are Good’ programme. UAE

Dubai and Here. Under the new guidance, direct contact 17 April 2020 - The Dubai Police issue guidance re takeaways. DIFC with delivery drivers should be avoided to Under the new guidance, direct contact with delivery drivers protect the health of both parties. They should should be avoided to protect the health of both parties. leave their order at the door. Once they get the order, they should put the delivery bag in a sink. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures /country as at date of first COVID- imposed on businesses within the related measures imposed Location / Territory on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here. Members of the public are allowed to go out for: 17 April 2020 - Curfew: The National DIFC Disinfection Programme is extended for an • Essential needs such as buying food from food supply outlets additional week. Individuals are permitted (Union Cooperative stores, supermarkets and groceries); only to leave home only for essential purposes. one family member is permitted to leave the house for this All people leaving their homes should wear purpose. A permit for this category will be issued only once a mask, gloves and ensure they keep a every three days. Additional requests during this three-day safe distance from others. period will be rejected. • Buying medicines / getting medical assistance from healthcare service providers like hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. Permits for medical visits can be obtained by applying under the medical emergency category. • COVID-19 tests * Cash withdrawal: The permit for this category will be issued only once every five days and for no more than one hour. During this time, the applicant should not leave the area in which they reside. • Employees permitted to leave their homes: Employees working in the below vital sectors are exempted from restrictions and permitted to leave their home at any time of the day to commute to work. Employees working in exempted vital sectors are not required to register on the website but should obtain a letter from their employer stating the purpose of their commute. Continued on next slide UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related /country as at date of first COVID- measures imposed on businesses related measures imposed within the Location / Territory on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here. 17 April 2020 - Curfew: The National DIFC Disinfection Programme is extended • VITAL SECTORS exempted from restrictions (24 hours a day): - for an additional week. Individuals Healthcare services (Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies) - Food supply are permitted to leave home only for outlets (Union Cooperative outlets, supermarkets, groceries) - Delivery essential purposes. All people services - Restaurants (operations limited to home deliveries only) - leaving their homes should wear a Manufacturers of medicines and providers of healthcare and medical mask, gloves and ensure they keep supplies - Industrial sector (only vital industries) - Industrial supply chain a safe distance from others. for services and basic commodities - Water and electricity sector, petrol and gas stations and district cooling services - Telecommunications sector - Media sector - Airports, airlines, ports, shipping - Customs duty and border crossings - Public and private security services - Municipality services and public and private service providers involved in garbage collection, sewage management and general cleaning and sanitation - Private and government sector organisations involved in combating the coronavirus (COVID-19).- Public transport (buses and taxis only; metro and tram services continue to be suspended) - Construction sector, subject to obtaining a permit from Dubai Municipality and the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs.

• SUPPORT SECTORS – (Employees working in these sectors are permitted to commute to work between 8am and 2pm) - Banking and financial services (banks and exchange centres) - Social welfare services. - Laundry services (for permitted outlets) - Maintenance services and repair workshops UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on /country date of first COVID-related businesses within the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here. 18 April 2020 - The UAE Cabinet has passed a Resolution (unknown number) on the publishing and The resolution stipulates that the Ministry of Health and sharing of health information related to Prevention, MOHAP, and other relevant authorities will communicable diseases. The resolution aims to announce all health information, adopt health ensure community health, safety and wellbeing while guidelines in the country and publish the health countering any form of misinformation that could guidelines related to communicable diseases after lead to a negative impact and mislead public opinion. obtaining approval of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, NCEMA.

Under the resolution, it is prohibited to publish, republish or circulate false and misleading health- related information or guidelines about or any information that are not officially announced or approved by MOHAP or other health authorities, or the information that contradicts with what has been announced, through print, audio or visual media or through social media, websites, IT tools or other types of media.

Violators will face a fine of up to AED20,000 for publishing or re-publishing false and misleading health information. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / /country instruments / Sources as at date of first COVID- Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 18 April 2020 - The UAE Cabinet approves a decision regulating the publication and and ADGM dissemination of information on communicable diseases to safeguard the health and safety of the public, handing a fine of up to AED20,000 for spreading false, misleading, or unverified health information. Only the UAE Health Ministry, national health authorities sole bodies can disseminate health information to the public. Dubai and Here 19 April 2020 - The Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches an information platform to DIFC aid the private sector towards making informed practical decisions based on reliable data and will help them to overcome current challenges. Dubai and Here 20 April 2020 - The Grand Mufti of Dubai declared that Zakat can be paid towards DIFC purchasing meals or providing food parcels to disadvantaged communities through the newly-launched ’10 million meals’ campaign in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Abu Dhabi Here 20 April 2020 - The Authority for Social Contribution sets 23 April as the cut-off date and ADGM for receiving school fee assistance applications from the Abu Dhabi-based private school students' parents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Abu Dhabi Here 22 April 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department announced that the Abu Dhabi and ADGM Court of First Instance has reinforced its remote litigation system through audio visual technology, to include all civil, personal status, rental, urgent lawsuits, and inheritance circuits. Abu Dhabi Here 22 April 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development issues Circular and ADGM No. 26 of 2020 on guidelines and measures for re-opening of malls. Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Circular No. 26 of 2020 UAE

UAE Federal Here 23 April 2020 - Curfew: Timings of National Disinfection Programme during Ramadan, starting on first of holy month, to be from 10pm to 6am. Dubai and Here 23 April 2020 - The Government of Dubai issue guidelines and protocols on reopening DIFC malls.

Abu Dhabi Here 23 April 2020 - Abu Dhabi's Judicial Department announced the Abu Dhabi Court of and ADGM First Instance has extended its remote hearing services to include all civil, personal status, rent, urgent lawsuits and inheritance cases. Dubai and Here 24 April 2020 - Dubai's Airport Free Zone Authority has announced it has launched a DIFC new shopping platform. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related /country at date of first COVID-related measures imposed on measures imposed on businesses within the Location / businesses within the Location Territory / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 24 April 2020 - NCEMA issues and ADGM guidelines on visits to friends • First, on allowing first and second degree relatives to visit while and family and exercise during avoiding inviting those susceptible to infection, including the elderly Ramadan in compliance with and people with chronic diseases. National Disinfection • Second, the number of people present in a place at any one time may Programme. not exceed 5 individuals. • Third, the elderly, sick, and those with chronic health conditions are not allowed to leave home in order to ensure their safety. • Fourth, gatherings are not allowed in public or private places. • Fifth, tents and Ramadan majalis, both at home and in public places, are banned. • Sixth, it is prohibited to distribute food to individuals except in a collective manner under the supervision of charities and relevant government agencies. • Seventh, concerning exercising, the Ministry and the Authority recommend the following: - Exercise should take place near one’s home (walking, running, and cycling) for up to two hours, with a maximum of three people at any one time, taking into consideration the relevant preventative measures, including maintaining a distance of two metres between each other and wearing masks. • Eighth, food should not be exchanged between residents of different homes. Continued on the next slide. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on /country date of first COVID-related businesses within the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 24 April 2020 - NCEMA issues guidelines on visits and ADGM to friends and family and exercise during Ramadan • Ninth, in the event that food is received from in compliance with National Disinfection relatives or friends in the vicinity of one’s home, Programme. the appropriate handling of food in disposable sealed bowls must be ensured. • Tenth, congregational prayers, including Taraweeh, are permissible at home, provided that the worshippers are members of the same family residing in the same place. • Eleventh, for domestic helpers: - Domestic helpers are prohibited from meeting anyone outside the home. They also cannot receive food from an unknown source. They should be provided with the necessary protective equipment should they need to interact with people from outside. They must also be advised on the necessary precautions to follow in the event of receiving any parcels or goods from delivery services. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location /country / Sources as at date of first COVID- / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 24 April 2020 - Abu Dhabi Ports have announced a financial support package for its and ADGM industrial and economic zone subsidiaries. The support package includes a three- month rent deferment for the second quarter, a freeze on late payment penalties and an exemption from Tawtheeq fees. It also includes measures for new investors, including a waiver of applications fees, a 25% reduction in land lease rates for the first year, an exemption on Tawtheeq fees and a waiver of land fixing fees. Abu Dhabi Here 27 April 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No. 19 of 2020 in relation to provide and ADGM guidance regarding the gradual reopening of shopping malls. ADGM Circular No. 19 of 2020 Abu Dhabi Here 27 April 2020 - The ADGM issued Circular No. 20 of 2020 confirming the and ADGM continuation of restrictions on all events in Al Maryah Island. ADGM Circular No. 20 of 2020 Abu Dhabi Here 28 April 2020 - The DCT issues Circular 38 of 2020 instructing all hotels in Abu and ADGM Dhabi to comply and fulfil the precautionary and preventive measurements. DCT Circular 38 of 2020 UAE Federal Here 29 April 2020 - The Ministry of Human Resources urges private-sector employers to commit to ensuring employee wages are properly safeguarded and paid on time via the Wages Protection System. The MOHRE asserted that employer commitment to paying wages on time, as well as documenting early leave and the reduction in employee wages, would ensure that the rights of both parties are protected. UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 30 April 2020 - Abu Dhabi's Culture and Tourism Department has announced it will and ADGM pay the costs of Coronavirus tests for all of the employees of food and drink entities in hotels and tourism businesses.

Abu Dhabi Here 1 May 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development issued a new and ADGM Circular (unknown number) to the managers and owners of shopping malls, food retailers and pharmacies operating within Abu Dhabi. Under the Circular, thermal inspection devices and cameras must be installed at main entrances of applicable facilities. Abu Dhabi Here 2 May 2020 - Several malls in Abu Dhabi, including Yas Mall and Al Jimi Mall, are re- and ADGM opened. In accordance with ADDED Circular issued last week, malls must operate at a 30% capacity and anyone aged over 60 will not be granted entry. All visitors must also pass through a thermal scanner at mall entrances. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location /country / Sources as at date of first COVID- / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 3 May 2020 - The UAE joined and endorsed a ministerial statement issued by several countries to keep supply chains open and work against trade-restrictive measures. The signatory countries affirmed that they will work to keep the trade lines open, including air and sea freight operations, in order to facilitate the flow of goods. The signatories further emphasised the importance of refraining from imposing stringent export controls and/or applying tariff or non-tariff barriers to trade. Dubai and Here The incentives 3 May 2020 - The Dubai South Free Zone announced several economic stimulus DIFC include flexible payment incentives to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. plans for individuals and free zone companies with easy instalment schemes, as well as waivers of penalties on late renewals and cancellations of contracts and licenses. Abu Dhabi Here 3 May 2020 - Abu Dhabi Ports joined 19 of the world’s leading port authorities in and ADGM signing the Ports Authorities Roundtable Declaration. The Declaration calls on member ports to allow merchant ships to berth and carry out cargo operations in order to maintain the global supply chain. The Declaration also commits the maritime sector to adhere to best practice in ensuring the safety of seafarers in terms of precautionary measures when dealing with coronavirus cases. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on /country as at date of first COVID- businesses within the Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 4 May 2020 - The Higher Sharia Authority (HSA) for financial and banking activities approves a range of anti-Coronavirus The HSA also issued Sharia parameters related to measures. the postponement of installments for Islamic financial institutions’ customers and how to deal with such postponement from a Sharia perspective, based on the type of transaction and Sharia contracts. UAE Federal Here 4 May 2020 - UAE's Federal Authority for Human Resources and Emiratisation has issues Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of Cabinet Resolution No. 27 of 2020 2020 on remote working in the Federal Government. Dubai and Here. First-degree relatives travelling in the same 4 May 2020 - Curfew: Dubai Police issues a clarification as DIFC car are also exempt. the Emirate continues to ease its lock down restrictions. The 24-hour lock down has been lifted and malls and other Under the rules, only three people are allowed to commercial areas are reopening. travel in the same car. If the rule is broken, violators will be fined 3,000 AED. Abu Dhabi Here 4 May 2020 - ADDED issued a new Circular on the and ADGM reopening of restaurants, cafeterias and food outlets across Abu Dhabi, whether they are located inside or outside malls and shopping centres. ADDED specified that restaurants should not exceed 30% of its total capacity and food outlets should allow up to 2 people per table only and ensure a distance of at least 2.5m between tables. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / /country instruments / as at date of first COVID- Territory Sources related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 5 May 2020 - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP) affirmed that people over the and ADGM age of 60 and children younger than 12 are prohibited from entering shopping malls, cooperative societies and supermarkets. Abu Dhabi Here 5 May 2020 - ADDED affirmed that owners of restaurants, cafeterias and food outlets across and ADGM Abu Dhabi should not receive customers without prior coordination with local departments with regards to compliance with ADDED guidelines. Abu Dhabi Here 6 May 2020 - ADDED issued a new Circular to owners and managers of shopping centres and and ADGM malls in Abu Dhabi that have been granted permits to reopen their doors to visitors and shoppers. The Circular stated that repeated non-compliance and leniency in the implementation of ADDED guidelines may result in fines up to AED10,000 and closure of facilities. Abu Dhabi Here 6 May 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 21 of 2020 regarding shopping mall reopening and ADGM and operating requirements. ADGM Circular No. 21 of 2020 Abu Dhabi Here 7 May 2020 - Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi launched a new relief package for companies and ADGM operating within the free zone. The relief package includes savings of 25% on registrations and renewals of 3 years for both existing and prospective customers, 20% savings on registrations and renewals of 2 years, 15% savings on registrations and renewals of 1 year and a waiver on security deposits. UAE Federal Here 8 May 2020 - MOHRE called on private sector establishments to consider workers infected with COVID-19 as entitled to sick leave as per Federal Law No. 8 of 1980. An employee who Federal Law No. 8 has completed more than three months' service after the completion of a probation period is of 1980 entitled to sick leave for a period not exceeding 90 days. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country cases as at date of first Location / Territory COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 9 May 2020 - Abu Dhabi Police launched a mobile coronavirus screening centre and ADGM as part of efforts to support the preventive and precautionary measures taken by the UAE in relation to COVID-19. Dubai and Here. The new measures include 10 May 2020 - Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority announced the allocation of DIFC waiving a AED12,000 license fee and additional exemption packages and incentives to companies operating within AED6,900 registration package for the free zone. new clients for the first year until end of June 2020. The new client registration package also includes a one-time registration fee, shareholder resolution fee and one-month grace period for new companies. Abu Dhabi Here 10 May 2020 - Curfew: Abu Dhabi Police stated that residents who wish to go and ADGM outside during the National Disinfection Programme must obtain a movement permit directly from their website. Residents were also reminded that movement during the National Disinfection Programme should be for emergencies only. Abu Dhabi Here 10 May 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund announced that the date for and ADGM disbursement of pensions to 18,000 pensioners and beneficiaries will be on 19 May. The gesture aims to support pensioners and beneficiaries in the current circumstances. Abu Dhabi Here 11 May 2020 - ADDED announced the launch of a strategic new digital service and ADGM which will enable restaurants, tourism and entertainment facilities in Abu Dhabi to apply for a 20% refund on the annual rental value of their commercial property leases. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country cases as at date of Location / Territory first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here. Under the guidelines, malls and 12 May 2020 - The Dubai Economic Department issues new guidelines on the DIFC offices will be able to operate longer re-opening of offices and malls after Ramadan ends. opening hours, provided that they adhere to the 30% capacity requirement and other preventive measures. Dubai and Here. The updates allow the refund and 12 May 2020 - The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management DIFC return of goods and use of fitting rooms, approves several minor updates to protocols to be followed in the partial easing provided that strict precautionary of restrictions on movement in Dubai. conditions are observed. Abu Dhabi Here 12 May 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department announced the continuity of and ADGM remote judicial expertise procedures to ensure and preserve the safety of experts and litigants. The procedures for remote judicial expertise are made via the central electronic case management system, where experts can review case files and submit applications to the court. Dubai and Here. 13 May 2020 - Emirates Airline announces that it will be resuming flight services DIFC from 21 May to nine destinations: London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Travellers will only be accepted on these Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne. flights if they comply with the eligibility and entry criteria requirements of their destination countries. This includes an approval from the ICA for UAE residents who wish to return to Dubai. UAE

Dubai and Here. The testing bus will also be 14 May 2020 - The Dubai Health Authority launched a mobile unit to conduct DIFC available to the elderly and people COVID-19 testing in densely populated areas. unable to visit health centres due to medical conditions. Abu Dhabi Here 14 May 2020 - Abu Dhabi Airports announced that it will continue to facilitate and ADGM inbound and outbound repatriation flights for Etihad Airways until 30 May.

Dubai and Here. The package also includes the 15 May 2020 - Dubai Customs extended a refund of 20% on the customs fees DIFC cancellation of the AED50,000 bank imposed on imported products sold locally in Dubai markets from 15 March to guarantee or cash required to 30 June as part of the government's stimulus package. undertake customs clearance activity, an exemption to traditional wooden commercial vessels registered in the country from mooring service fees for arrival and departure, and exemption from direct and indirect loading fees at Dubai and Hamriyah Ports. UAE

Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country / Sources date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 16 May 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department issued a decision to set up a and ADGM committee to prepare a post-COVID-19 action plan to determine the services and judicial procedures which will continue electronically after the pandemic.

Abu Dhabi Here 16 May 2020 - ADDED issued a Circular to owners and managers of licensed and ADGM commercial, industrial and tourism facilities on the preventive health and safety guidelines in the workplace. The Circular focuses on six main directives related to employees operating at companies, preventive measures for the wholesale, retail, sales and marketing departments along with other measures for the transport, financial services, construction and manufacturing sectors. Dubai and Here 17 May 2020 - The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched a DIFC programme to regularly disinfect its electric-vehicle Green Chargers at petrol stations across Dubai, in collaboration with ENOC and ADNOC.

UAE Federal Here 18 May 2020 - The UAE Government revised the list of fines for violations of COVID-19 precautionary measures. Under the same, establishments may face fines of up to AED50,000 for failure to abide by permitted opening and closing times, or closure notices. Individuals who fail to comply with home and health quarantine measures may also be fined up to AED50,000. UAE Federal Here 19 May 2020 - The MOFAIC and ICA announced that foreign nationals holding valid residence visas may return to the UAE from 1 June. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / /country / Sources cases as at date of first Territory COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 19 May 2020 - The DCT launches a 'Safe and Clean' certification programme to and ADGM standardise the cleanliness and hygiene levels across all businesses and organisations in the tourism sector. The certification programme will be rolled out in phases. Phase one will be dedicated to hotels in Abu Dhabi, with other tourism attractions and businesses to follow. UAE Federal Here 20 May 2020 - Curfew: The Ministries of Interior and Human Resources and Emiratisation confirm that the National Disinfection Programme will start two hours earlier in the industrial and Workers' Residential Cities nationwide from today, from 6pm to 6am.

Dubai and Here 20 May 2020 - Dubai Police launched a new video game entitled "Stay Safe" to raise DIFC awareness on COVID-19 and share important safety tips such as wearing gloves and masks.

Abu Dhabi Here 20 May 2020 - ADAFSA announces that it will conduct a survey for community members, and ADGM farmers and livestock breeders to identify the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on food, agricultural and animal activities. ADAFSA’s survey will also evaluate the impact of precautionary measures on some commercial outlets, including agriculture input shops and feed centres. Abu Dhabi Here 20 May 2020 - Abu Dhabi Fund for Development joined the Arab Coordination Group in its and ADGM US$10 billion commitment to help developing countries respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country as at date of first COVID- within the Location / Territory related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 21 May 2020 - Dubai’s RTA revealed that it has adopted a series of DIFC precautionary measures in order to combat the spread of COVID- 19 and secure its transport services, including the allocation of AED1 million to disinfect its fleet. Dubai and Here 21 May 2020 - Emirates Airline resumed its passenger flights to DIFC nine destinations, including the UK and Australia, subject to several precautionary measures. UAE Federal Here 23 May 2020 - The DCT shared detailed guidelines with Abu Dhabi hotels for the re-opening of the establishments’ restaurants, lounges, bars, beaches, pools and gyms. UAE Federal Here 25 May 2020 - The UAE's Foreign and International Affairs Ministry and the IAC announce the requirements for repatriated residents Residents have to submit an electronic who want to return to the country once the suspension is lifted on 1 application to get a permit to enter the country June 2020. first and provide their personal coloured ID, a copy of their residence permit and the copy of a valid passport.

Residents will also be required to evidence the reason for being outside the country by a letter from their employers, education institution, medical centres, or flight tickets of they have left the country for tourism purposes. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country / Sources at date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here 25 May 2020 - Curfew: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum DIFC announces the gradual reopening of business activities in Dubai after the Eid Al Fitr public holiday. From 27 May, there will be no restrictions on movement between 6am and 11pm. UAE Federal Here 26 May 2020 - UAE's FTAissues a decision postponing the implementation of the ban on supplying, transferring, storing, and possessing water pipe tobacco and The ban has been pushed electrically heated cigarettes in the UAE which do not have digital tax stamps until back to allow particular 1 January 2021. producers, importers, distributors, and stockpilers of water pipe tobacco and electrically heated cigarettes who can't comply because of Coronavirus to comply. UAE Federal Here 26 May 2020 - The UAE Ministry of Education announces that distance learning will continue from 27 May across all public and private schools that implement the ministry's curriculum. UAE

All retail outlets at Marble Walk, Gate District, and Gate Village will be allowed to reopen from 6am to 10pm.

All food and beverage outlets will be allowed to reopen and decide how full they want to be at any given time. However, they will need to maintain hygiene, sanitisation and social distancing. They should also place tables two metres apart for all customers or set up dividers and screens between tables.

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COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related measures /country cases as at date of first imposed on businesses within the COVID-related measures Location / Territory imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Dubai and Here. 26 May 2020 - The DIFC announces the DIFC Centre will start to reopen from 27 May. All food and beverage outlets at Marble Walk, Gate District and Gate All offices in the DIFC will be allowed to Village will be allowed to open from 6am to 10pm. resume normal operations and working hours. They will be able to operate at All Gate Avenue retail and food and beverage outlets will be able to 50% capacity. reopen on 1 June 2020 and must comply with the same anti-Coronavirus rules as other retail and food and beverage outlets. Normal operations and working hours have to be aligned with the National All entities operating in the DIFC will have to comply with all protocols, Disinfection Programme. precaution measures and guidelines already announced. All visitors, tenants and employees must wear face masks at all times on entering DIFC buildings and when they are inside them. They will also have to have their temperatures taken at parking entrances, receptions and the main entrance to the DIFC.

Those who don't comply will be denied entry to DIFC premises UAE

Dubai and Here. 28 May 2020 - Dubai's Health Authority has DIFC published new interim guidelines which Under the new rules, patients admitted to isolation facilities with contain new isolation centre discharge rules. asymptomatic or mild Coronavirus symptoms will be able to be discharged even if they haven't tested negative for Coronavirus if their temperature is under 37.5 degrees and has been brought down without any medication for three days. They must also be stable and not require any medical assistance.

Patients with mild Coronavirus symptoms whose respiratory symptoms have improved over 72 hours meaning they don't have a cough or shortness of breath will be able to be discharged.

In addition, patients will not to be isolated at facilities for 14 days. The 14 days will be calculated from the first positive Coronavirus test from the onset of symptoms. This will be determined by the doctor treating them. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Sources Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses /country at date of first COVID-related within the Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory UAE Federal Here 29 May 2020 - Curfew: The Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Ministry of Interior, and the NCEMA announced that the National Disinfection Programme will be conducted from 10pm to 6am instead of 8pm to 6an, effective from 30 May. Dubai and Here 29 May 2020 - The Dubai Future Foundation released its latest DIFC report titled "Life After COVID-19: Retail" which showcases online retailers and e-commerce platforms experiencing dramatic growth as consumers avoid shopping malls in response to COVID-19. UAE Federal Here The guidance has been issued after 30 May 2020 - The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issues a consultation with stakeholders in the guidance to financial institutions on the application of International financial sector. Financial Reporting Standard 9, IFRS 9.

The objective of IFRS9 guidance is to ensure that credit losses resulting from the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic are appropriately calculated. Abu Dhabi Here 30 May 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 25 of 2020 in and ADGM relation to shopping mall reopening and operating requirements ADGM Circular No. 25 of 2020 with updated to trading hours and goods exchange & refunds.

UAE Federal 31 May 2020 - The UAE Government announces 30% return to work in federal ministries. UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 31 May 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Emergency and Crisis Management Committee and ADGM announced the easing of some restrictions within the Emirate, including raising the capacity in malls and restaurants to 40%.

UAE Federal Here 1 June 2020 - Foreign nationals holding valid residence visa permitted to return.

Abu Dhabi Here 1 June 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Police announced that residents will need to obtain and ADGM movement permits from their "Traffic Permits System – Abu Dhabi" in order to move between cities during the restricted movement period.

Dubai and Here 2 June 2020 - Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management DIFC announced that shopping malls and private sector businesses in the Emirate may revert to 100% capacity from 3 June.

Abu Dhabi Here 2 June 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 26 of 2020 in relation to shopping and ADGM mall reopening and operating requirements with updated to trading hours and ADGM Circular No. 26 of goods exchange & refunds. Mall capacity must not exceed 40%. 2020 UAE

UAE Federal Here 4 June 2020 - The NCEMA launches an integrated health and safety guide outlining all precautionary measures that must be pursued across all hotel establishments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests.

Abu Dhabi Here 4 June 2020 - Etihad Airways announced that it will offer transit flights to 20 cities and ADGM in Europe, Asia and Australia from 10 June.

Abu Dhabi Here 4 June 2020 - Etihad Credit Insurance reaffirmed its commitment to support and ADGM companies operating in the UAE to recover from the implications of COVID-19.

Dubai and Here 6 June 2020 - The Dubai Future Foundation launched an innovative mechanical DIFC ventilator prototype, M061, to support frontline healthcare workers in their efforts to safeguard the lives of those affected by COVID-19.

Abu Dhabi Here 6 June 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center announced the installation of a and ADGM piece of cutting-edge medical equipment that should help scientists reveal new insights into the COVID-19 virus. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the /country Sources at date of first COVID-related Location / Territory measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory Abu Dhabi Here 6 June 2020 - The ADAFSA launches a guide on the necessary procedures and and ADGM measures to prepare, handle and deliver food safely during the COVID-19 crisis. The guide provides a detailed clarification of food safety guidelines, precautionary measures and proper hygiene practices that should be implemented by retail outlets and restaurants. Abu Dhabi Here 7 June 2020 - Abu Dhabi Police warn residents against the dumping of used face and ADGM masks and gloves on roads, streets, and public facilities. Violators may incur fines of up to AED1,000 and six traffic points. UAE Federal Here 8 June 2020 - The UAE Cabinet adopted several decisions related to improving the work of the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the decisions, the UAE Cabinet agreed to exempt Hajj and Umrah-related businesses from licence renewal fees from March to December 2020. Abu Dhabi Here 9 June 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee and ADGM announced that the Abu Dhabi movement ban will be extended by one week. The ban covers movements between Abu Dhabi’s regions as well as in and out of the Emirate. Abu Dhabi Here 10 June 2020 - Emirates Publishers Association announced the launch of a and ADGM AED1million fund to support publishers in the UAE whose businesses have been severely impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. Dubai and Here 11 June 2020 - Emirates Airline announces plans to operate four flights between DIFC Dubai and Cairo from 14 to 21 June. UAE

Dubai and Here 15 June 2020 - The Dubai Diamond Exchange re-opened for business in line with DIFC the easing of restrictions across the Emirate.

Abu Dhabi Here 15 June 2020 - The DCT issues strict health and safety guidelines and and ADGM precautionary measures for the reopening of museums and cultural sites in the Emirate. Under the guidelines, each site must initially operate at only 40% visitor capacity. Abu Dhabi Here 15 June 2020 - Several business councils and chambers based in Abu Dhabi and and ADGM Dubai (the 'Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force'), joined forces to work with the UAE Government to ensure business continuity in the UAE during and after COVID-19. UAE

UAE Federal Here 16 June 2020 - MOFAIC announces that select categories of UAE citizens and residents will be permitted to travel abroad to certain destinations from 23 June.

Abu Dhabi Here 16 June 2020 - Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for the and ADGM COVID-19 Pandemic announced that citizens and residents may leave Abu Dhabi without a permit. However, individuals wishing to re-enter the Emirate will need a permit issued by the Abu Dhabi Police. Dubai and Here. Resumed services 17 June 2020 - Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management DIFC include public libraries, announced the resumption of certain economic activities and services in the private museums, art Emirate from 18 June. galleries, outdoor tourism and fitness activities, swimming pools and fitness centres. UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 17 June 2020 - NCEMA announced a series of conditions and and ADGM measures regulating the travel of citizens and residents from Travel will be allowed to certain destinations 23 June. according to a three-class risk strategy; travel will be permitted to low-risk countries, limited to medium-risk countries (emergency cases only) and strictly prohibited to high- risk countries. Abu Dhabi Here 17 June 2020 - ADDED issues a Circular on the reopening of and ADGM restaurants, cafeterias, and coffee shops outside of shopping malls in Abu Dhabi. Under the Circular, workers at restaurants, cafeterias, and coffee shops must undergo COVID-19 screening and the maximum capacity in such establishments should not exceed 40%. UAE Federal Here 17 June 2020 - The DCT announced that a selected number of museums and cultural sites in the Emirate, including the Louvre, will re-open from 24 June. UAE Federal Here 18 June 2020 - The International Chamber of Shipping informed its members that there will be no restriction on crew repatriation (sign off) in the UAE. Abu Dhabi Here 18 June 2020 - Etihad Airways announces that it will resume and ADGM passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens from 24 June. Flights will be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. UAE

Abu Dhabi Here 21 June 2020 - MoHAP announces the gradual resumption of suspended health and ADGM services effective immediately. The services include outpatient visits and scheduled surgeries for urgent medical conditions.

Abu Dhabi Here 22 June 2020 - The DCT issues Circular No. 49 of 2020 on dealing with COVID- and ADGM 19 cases in tourism restaurants. Under the Circular, tourism restaurants are DCT Circular No. 49 of 2020 required to immediately shut down and quarantine employees who have come into contact with an infected person for 14 days. Abu Dhabi Here 22 June 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disaster Committee for the and ADGM Covid-19 Pandemic announced that residents may move freely between Abu Dhabi's regions from 6am on 23 June. However, travel restrictions into the Emirate will continue for one week. UAE

Dubai and Here 23 June 2020 - The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched DIFC its Business Mentoring and Support Programme to help SMEs navigate the challenges posed by COVID-19 UAE Federal Here 24 June 2020 - Curfew: The UAE Government announces the completion of the National Disinfection Programme effective immediately.

Dubai and Here. The report sets out a number 24 June 2020 - Smart Dubai published its "COVID-19: City Experience DIFC of key recommendations to further Resilience And Impact Report". enable the shift from a traditional work environment to working remotely, seamlessly and for an indefinite period of time. UAE Federal Here 25 June 2020 - Curfew: The national lockdown is lifted in the UAE. UAE

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory COVID -19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases as at date of first Date of first COVID-related measures imposed on /country Sources COVID-related measures imposed on businesses within the Location / Territory businesses within the Location / Territory

UAE Federal 25 June 2020 - The UAE Government permits commercial centres and restaurants to operate at 60% capacity.

Dubai and Here 25 June 2020 - The Dubai Economic Department announces DIFC that all economic sectors can return to normal working hours provided that they strictly adhere to the Government's prescribed precautionary measures and safety protocols. Abu Dhabi Here 25 June 2020 - MoHAP and NCEMA raised the capacity of and ADGM shoppers and diners in commercial centres and restaurants to 60%. UAE Federal Here 27 June 2020 - The UAE Government confirmed that fines and administrative penalties remain in place against violators of precautionary measures despite the completion of the National Disinfection Programme. Abu Dhabi Here 27 June 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and ADGM announces the resumption of indoor sporting activities across Guidelines for those attending the emirate of Abu Dhabi from 1 July. these facilities include undergoing thermal check-ups before and during training sessions, wearing facemasks and hand gloves at all times and changing them frequently. UAE

Dubai and Here 29 June 2020 - The Dubai Maritime City Authority lifted the timing restrictions DIFC for maritime activities in line with the completion of the National Disinfection Programme. UAE Federal Here 29 June 2020 - The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announces that staffing capacity in all ministries and federal authorities will be 100% from 5 July. UAE Federal Here 29 June 2020 - The UAE Government announces that mosques, prayer spaces and other places of worship will gradually reopen from 1 July and operate at 30% capacity. Abu Dhabi Here 29 June 2020 - The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee and ADGM for the COVID-19 Pandemic announced that entering Abu Dhabi is permitted for all those who have received negative test results via the Alhosn App within the previous 48 hours. UAE Federal Here 3 July 2020 - UAE citizens and residents now able to travel abroad. UAE

UAE Federal 13 July 2020 - The Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality announces visitors who have visitor visas or tourism visas which expired after 1 March now have a month to leave the country or rectify their visa situation. Abu Dhabi Here 11 August 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 31 of 2020 in relation to and ADGM workplace health & safety requirements for office based businesses, ADGM Circular No. 31 of 2020 including the criteria for employees that must work from home including those with a medical condition and those who are the primary carer of children of nursery age. Abu Dhabi Here 11 August 2020 - The ADGM issues Circular No. 32 of 2020 permitting the and ADGM reopening of prayer rooms. ADGM Circular No. 32 of 2020 USA

COVID-19 Time of U.S. Federal and State Orders State/territory Date of the first Relevant legal instruments Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses COVID-19 related confirmed cases within the Location / Territory order as at date of first COVID order Federal Government 13 March 2020 • U.S. President declared a 1, 896 • 13 March 2020: President declared a national emergency under national emergency under the the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Stafford Act. Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 ("the Stafford Act"). United States faces • The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, a significant public health emergency as a result of Covid-19. and Economic Security • 31 March 2020: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic (CARES) Act enacted. Security (CARES) Act. $2 trillion economic relief package created to protect public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Texas 19 March 2020 • Dr. John Hellerstedt, 108 • 19 March 2020: Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of DSHS, (Issued by Governor commissioner of DSHS, declared a public health disaster in Texas. Called on Texans to Greg Abbott and declared a public health stay home and limit gatherings to less than 10 people. Department of State disaster in Texas. • 31 March 2020: Executive Order implementing Essential Health Services (DSHS)) • Executive Order implementing Services and Activities Protocols Essential Services and Activities • 26 June 2020: Executive Order GA-28, limiting certain businesses Protocols and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of • Executive Order GA-28 COVID-19. • Updated Executive order GA-28 • 2 July 2020: Updated Executive Order GA-28 regarding additional • Executive Order GA-29 measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. • 2 July 2020: Executive Order GA-29, requiring all Texans to wear a face coverings. California 19 March 2020 • Executive Order N-33-20 1,040 • 19 March 2020: Executive Order N-33-20, directed all Californians (Issued by Governor to stay home except to go to an essential job or to shop for Gavin Newsom and essential needs. California Department of • Additional guidance for essential workers. Public Health (CDPH)) • Most other orders are issued on county by county basis. USA – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Time of U.S. Federal and State Orders State/territory Date of the first Relevant legal instruments Number of Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses within the COVID-19 confirmed cases Location / Territory related order as at date of first COVID order New York 7 March 2020 • No. 202: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in 76 • 7 March 2020: No. 202: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New (Issued by Governor Andrew the State of New York York. Cuomo and New York State • No. 202.3: Continuing Temporary Suspension • 16 March 2020: No. 202.3: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Department of Health and Modification of Laws Relating to the Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency: Ceases operations (NYSDOH)) Disaster Emergency of food and beverage service on premises, video lottery gaming, casino • No. 202.4: Continuing Temporary Suspension gaming, gyms, fitness centers or classes, and movie theatres. and Modification of Laws Relating to the • 16 March 2020: No. 202.4: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Disaster Emergency Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency: Directs Non- • Executive Order No. 202.8: Continuing essential Government Workers to Work from Home or to Take Leave. Defining Temporary Suspension and Modification of essential business. Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency • 20 March 2020: Executive Order No. 202.8: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency: Ordering 100% of businesses and not-for-profit entities in the state to utilize work from home procedures. Florida 1 March 2020 • 2020-51 Executive Order re: Establishes Coronavirus 2 • 1 March 2020: 2020-51 Executive Order re: Establishes Coronavirus Response Protocol (Issued by Governor Ron Response Protocol and Directs Public Health and Directs Public Health Emergency. DeSantis and Florida Department Emergency • 9 March 2020: 2020-52 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 Public of Health (DOH)) • 2020-52 Executive Order re: Emergency Management Health Emergency. – COVID-19 Public Health Emergency • 20 March 2020: 2020-71 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – • 2020-71 Executive Order re: Emergency Management Alcohol Sales, Restaurants, and Gyms. Restricting alcohol sales, restaurant services, and – COVID-19 – Alcohol Sales, Restaurants, and Gyms. closing of gymnasiums. • 2020-83 Executive Order re: Emergency Management • 24 March 2020: 2020-83 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – – COVID-19 – Protective Measures for Vulnerable Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Density of the Workforce. Density of the Workforce • 27 March 2020: 2020-87 Executive Order re: Emergency Management – COVID-19 – • 2020-87 Executive Order re: Emergency Management Vacation Rental Closures. – COVID-19 – Vacation Rental Closures • 1 April 2020: 2020-91 Executive Order re: Essential Services and Activities During COVID- • 2020-91 Executive Order re: Essential Services and 19 Emergency. Defining Essential Services. Activities During COVID-19 Emergency WALES

Wales 6 March 2020 Health Protection (Notification) (Wales) 457 6 March 2020 - Made coronavirus a notifiable disease and (Amendment) Regulations 2020 SARS-CoV-2 a causative agent. Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wales) 18 March 2020 - Declared COVID-19 a serious and imminent Regulations 2020 threat to public health, allowed screening in prescribed circumstances. Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business 21 March 2020 - Required certain business to close their Closure) (Wales) Regulations 2020 premises; including, restaurants, cafes and public houses

Health Protection (Coronavirus: Closure of 24 March 2020 - Required certain leisure business, holiday Leisure Businesses, Footpaths and Access sites, public footpaths and land to be closed during the Land) (Wales) Regulations 2020 emergency Health Protection (Coronavirus 26 March 2020 - Imposed restrictions on individuals, Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 businesses and others. Health Protection (Coronavirus 7 April 2020 - Amended the 26 March Welsh Regulations. Restrictions) (Wales) (Amendment) Codified the two metre distancing. Regulations 2020/399 WALES – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / Number of confirmed cases Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on businesses became a sources as at date of first COVID within the Location / Territory "notifiable order disease" Wales 8 April 2020 - Wales extended lockdown for a further week.

Health Protection (Coronavirus 25 April 2020 - Amended the 26 March Welsh Regulations. Meant to Restrictions) (Wales) (Amendment) clarify businesses' obligations regarding social distancing, and some (No. 2) Regulations other aspects of the restrictions.

8 May 2020 - Wales extends lockdown for a further three weeks

Health Protection (Coronavirus 11 May 2020 - Relaxed restrictions on individuals (e.g. it allowed for Restrictions) (Wales) (Amendment) unlimited exercise per day) and allowed libraries, garden centres and (No. 3) Regulations 2020 plant nurseries to reopen.

Health Protection (Coronavirus 22 May 2020 - Increased the fixed penalty for repeated breaches of Restrictions) (Wales) (Amendment) the regulations from £120 up to a maximum of £1920 (No. 4) Regulations 2020 Health Protection (Coronavirus 1 June 2020 - Required persons returning from international travel to Restrictions) (Wales) (Amendment) self-isolate for 14 days (No. 5) Regulations 2020 WALES – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed Date of first COVID-related restrictions became a "notifiable cases as at date of first imposed on businesses within the Location / disease" COVID order Territory Wales Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) 22 June 2020 - Permitted the reopening of certain (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2020 facilities, premises and shops; removed limitations on marriage ceremonies and allowed places of worship to open for private prayer. Allowed for more reasonable excuses to home. Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) 6 July 2020 - Enabled households to combine to (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2020 create extended households. Allowed people to leave the area local to where they live. Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) 10 July 2020 - Updates restrictions on businesses (Wales) Regulations 2020 and premises. Allows certain businesses to reopen (subject to restrictions) and allows for larger gatherings. Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) 20 July 2020 - Allowed outdoor funfairs, (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 playgrounds and gyms to open. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) 25 July 2020 – Amended the 10 July Welsh (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 Regulations. WALES – CONTINUED

COVID-19 Timeline State/territory/country Date COVID-19 became a Relevant legal instruments / sources Number of confirmed cases as at Date of first COVID-related restrictions imposed on "notifiable disease" date of first COVID order businesses within the Location / Territory

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