This archive report was first published on 7 June 2020.
On Sunday, June 7, 2020, banks in Sudan reopened their doors to the public, following a directive from the Central Bank of Sudan.
As part of measures to curb the spread of Covid-19, banks were closed on April 23 to prevent physical contact with clients.
The brief closure led to increased inflation and revenue loss due to reduced transactions, prompting the government to review the measures.
According to protocols issued by the Bank of Sudan, banks are expected to implement safety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
These measures include limiting the number of employees within bank buildings, exempting pregnant women, caregivers of children under five, and employees aged 55 and over from working within the buildings.
Banks are also required to sanitize their halls daily after working hours and keep deposited money under lock for 24 hours before releasing it to clients.
