The BelCCI considers that COVID-19 or the epidemic and pandemic
that arose in connection with it are not force-majeure
circumstances in themselves; however, if restrictive and other
measures aimed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its
consequences arose after specific contracts were concluded, such
measures may be considered as force majeure circumstances.
Restrictive measures may include decisions of state and local
authorities, government decisions, including those aimed at
restricting the free movement of goods and labor or at closing
borders. Moreover, if restrictive measures were taken on the
territory of foreign states, documents confirming the presence of
force majeure circumstances will include, among other things,
certificates of force majeure issued by organizations authorized in
these states.
