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Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

Last Updated: Oct. 8, 2020, noon

  • Harriet Nakazwe
  • +260 0977478202
  • Airport Website
  • Airport COVID 19 Website

  • Are passengers required to complete a government or airport issued pre-travel health declaration form?
  • Yes

  • Weblink to the health declaration form
  • The form has been replaced by a book where personal details are recorded( name, destination, temp reading etc). not on the web

  • Weblink to more information (who requires the declaration?)
  • all international travellers will have this information captured

  • Can the health declaration form be completed online?
  • No

  • Please provide a weblink to the health declaration information/form

  • Are passengers required to undergo a test for COVID-19 before starting their journey?
  • Yes

  • Please provide details and/or supporting weblinks
  • https://www.zacl.co.zm/download_file/view/702/1

  • Are passengers required to carry a test certificate?
  • Yes

  • Are passengers required to undergo any health tests or screening?
  • Yes

  • Provide details: What type of screening is required? By whom is the screening conducted? Is screening for all passengers or for specific airlines?
  • rapid assessment using temperature checks and visual observations for respiratory signs ad symptoms suggestive of COVID by port health staff . all passengers undergo screening

  • Does the airport recommend passengers arrive earlier for international departures?
  • yes

  • Does the airport recommend passengers arrive earlier for domestic departures?
  • yes

  • Is the public (non-passengers) restricted from entering the public areas of the airport (e.g. departures, arrivals hall)?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • airport security and state police restrict access into the concourse to passengers only and to some members of the public if warranted

  • Are exceptions made for accompanying persons assisting minors traveling alone or persons with disabilities, including those with reduced mobility?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • one person for accompanying a travelling minor and one for the disabled who will be helped by airport staff.

  • Does the airport provide self-service kiosks for printing boarding pass and bag tag?
  • No

  • Provide details:

  • Does the airport implement a sanitization process for kiosk touch screens to enable the disinfection of the screen between each use?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • sanitising stations have been placed on besides the kiosks to enable passenger sanitise hands before and after using the kiosk

  • Is the access to airport checkpoint security touchless/does it reduce the need for document exchange/handling?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • document verification by security is done with the passenger holding the documents him/herself. the verifier doesn't touch the documents

  • Is the airport boarding process touchless i.e. biometric or e-gates?
  • No

  • Provide details:

  • Are e-gates available at immigration entry points?
  • No

  • Provide details:

  • Are passengers required to undergo any health tests on arrival?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • Not all but randomly, considering that all passengers are to produce negative SARS CoV-2 PCR test result

  • Are passengers required to quarantine on arrival at the airport?
  • No

  • If airport-quarantine does the passenger bear hotel and other related costs, e.g. meals, transportation, etc.?
  • No

  • Provide details:
  • No quarantine at the airport

  • What, if any, protocols and precautions are in place for arriving passengers who are exiting the landside area?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • Adherence to recommended COVID 19 prevention measures and check in daily with call centre at the Zambia National Public health Institute ( ZNPHI) indicating health status.

  • Are drivers/meeters and greeters allowed to meet arriving passengers inside the terminal building?
  • No

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  • Are there any specific measures for drivers/meeters and greeters meeting/collecting arriving passengers? (e.g., subject to health screening)
  • No

  • Provide details:

  • Are there any special pick-up or curbside arrangements in place?
  • No

  • Provide details:

  • Is physical distancing required in airport?
  • Yes

  • What is the required physical distance?
  • 1.2 meters

  • Are there spacing marks on floors to guide passengers?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • stickers are placed on the floors with social distancing information

  • Are physical distancing rules in place for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • information is places besides the escalators

  • Are limitations set for number of passengers on airport public ground transportation, e.g. shuttle busses, airport transit systems, etc.?
  • Yes

  • Provide details:
  • shuttle bus capacity was reduced with reference to 1.2 meters socisl distancing

  • Are passengers required to wear face coverings?
  • Yes

  • Does the airport provide face coverings?
  • No

  • Can face coverings be purchased at the airport?
  • Yes

  • Are passengers required to wear gloves?
  • No

  • Are passenger-facing staff required to wear face coverings?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Face Masks are provided by the airport as part of PPE

  • Are passenger-facing staff required to wear gloves?
  • No

  • Provide details

  • Are passenger-facing staff subject to health screening?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Temperature Checks and visual screening is done before commencing duties by Port health staff .

  • What special COVID-19 cleaning/sterilization measures has the airport implemented? Provide details for areas such as restrooms, boarding areas, dining areas, etc.?
  • standard Operating Procedures have been developed for cleaning/sterilization of airport facilities. below is a procedure for washrooms , arrival and departure hall. All Airport public areas are cleaned at any given time. Surfaces are wiped frequently. These include but not limited to the following areas: • All wash rooms • Public Concourse • Check in Area • Arrivals Hall • Departure Hall • All VIP lounges • Staff Rooms/Offices • Staff washrooms • Airside baggage make up area Toilets/Washrooms • Remove Cobwebs & Dust from the walls • Pre-Clean All Door handles, glasses and Surfaces with the appropriate cleaning material and disinfectant • Wipe away obvious debris like toilet paper and all droppings off all surfaces before using heavy-duty disinfectant. • Clean wall-mounted units such as paper towel dispensers and hand dryers with a disinfectant spray or wipe. Paying special attention to all fixtures and items in the restroom • Wipe down all vertical surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner • Spray or sprinkle a toilet-specific cleaner if buildup exists, then scrub with a toilet brush before flushing. Spray the outside of the toilet with the all-purpose cleaner, then wipe with a clean cloth. Always do a final wipe with a disinfectant/sanitizing fluid • Submerge your mop into the bucket of cleaning solution, squeeze out excess water, and then clean the floors. Always finish up with a disinfection/sanitizing solution • Always clean Mirrors and Glass panels • Clear all trash bins: Remove garbage from dustbins and wash them clean whenever required • Replace the cleared dustbins to the original spot and always have them lined with a clear refuse bag. • Always Clean and disinfect all surfaces when done Check In, Departure Hall & Arrivals Hall • Remove Cobwebs & Dust • Pre-Clean Surfaces • Pick away obvious debris like paper and all droppings • Clean any wall-mounted units e.g. pop up stands, hand sanitizer dispensers, and pay special attention to all fixtures and items in the area • Wipe down all vertical surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner and finish off with a sanitizer • Spray or sprinkle a specific cleaner on the surfaces, then wipe clean. Always finish off with a sanitizer • Sweep of the debris on the floors, submerge your mop into the bucket of cleaning solution, squeeze out excess water, and then mop the floors and always do the final wipe with sanitizing fluids • Always clean all walls and Glass all the time Clear all trash bins: Wash them and place them back in their spot Standards • Waste cans should be emptied on schedule • Waste cans should be Clean and odor-free • Floors and carpets should be cleaned, sanitized and spot free • Walls, doors and windows should always be sanitized and free of fingerprints • Furniture, horizontal surfaces and desktop equipment should be dusted, sanitized and kept clean always • Ensure all spills are immediately cleaned up • Regularly inspect, clean and sanitize all fixtures and surfaces.

  • Has the airport implemented physical distancing detection technology?
  • No

  • Provide details

  • Has seating been adapted to support physical distancing in the following areas?
  • yes

  • Provide details
  • posters have been placed on chairs to ensure social distancing is maintained .

  • Does the airport provide signage and announcements via PA system to encourage physical distancing measures in place?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • signage is placed around public areas and reminders on adherence to COVID 19infection prevention measures are made VIA the P.A system

  • Does the airport provide hand-sanitizing stations?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • sanitising stations are placed randomly around concourse and strategically at all queuing points . they are also place at all entry points into the terminal building

  • Is there a medical clinic located in or near the airport terminal/facility?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • First aid clinic fully operated by Ministry of health is within the terminal building.

  • Does the airport provide a helpline to report COVID-19 concerns?
  • No

  • Provide details

  • Does the airport app, airlines app, or other third-party apps provide wayfinding indoor maps for passengers?
  • No

  • Provide details

  • Is there any mechanism, such as social media or mobile apps, to disseminate information to the travelling public?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Zambia airports App, Facebook and twitter and Instagram

  • Are there any other particular processes in place to assist passengers with reduced mobility (wheelchair) or passengers with disabilities?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • physically challenged passengers are assisted by the customer service staff for mobility under minimum PPE of face masks.

  • Does the airport provide self-service dining options, where passengers have limited contact with retail, food and beverage staff?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • contact on retail items is limited to shop owners and food from all restaurants is served by the restaurant staff.

  • Does the airport have a ventilation filtration system that recycles air on a regular basis?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Two systems used. HVAC which takes out air and air conditioning system . the conditioners have a part which filters and recycles air regularly

  • Does the airport offer any staff training program, relating to health or COVID-19?
  • Yes

  • Provide details
  • Training is continuous whenever there is new information from Ministry of Health/ WHO