Grenada: Authorities introduce COVID-19-related curfew measures and a travel ban for the UK as of Dec. 22 /update 22

Grenada introduces 2000-0500 curfew and other measures Dec. 21-Jan. 3, 2021 due to COVID-19. Travel ban for the UK imposed as of Dec. 22.

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As of Dec. 22, authorities in Grenada have announced new internal restrictions due to a spike in local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) confirmed cases, as well as a travel ban for the UK due to a variant strain of COVID-19 in that country.

Domestic Measures
Authorities have introduced a 2000-0500 curfew which will be enforced until at least Jan. 3, 2021. Only workers in essential services are permitted outside during the curfew. Commercial activity will continue normally outside of the curfew hours. Restaurants and food vendors, however, may only offer drive-through, delivery, and take-away services. Village shops may have no more than three people inside at a time. All social events at beaches and entertainment establishments are prohibited; however, weddings and funerals are allowed with no more than 10 people in attendance. Individuals are required to wear a facemask in all public spaces and must observe physical-distancing protocols.

International Travel
As of Dec. 22, officials have suspended all passenger air traffic between Grenada and the UK. Anyone who has been in the UK within the previous 14 days is banned from entering Grenada. International travel to and from other locations is continuing. Officials are continuing to enforce strict entry requirements and quarantine measures for travelers. The following travel protocols are in effect:

All travelers are required to complete an online application to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate, which should be presented at the airport when entering Grenada. This application must be submitted at least 48 hours before departure.
Travelers will still be subject to advanced health screenings upon arrival, even with the approved authorization.
Travelers over the age of five must present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within 72 hours before arrival.
Visitors must have travel medical insurance that covers COVID-19-related illness.
Travelers must confirm reservation of a minimum of seven days at an approved Pure Safe Travel accommodation for observation and quarantine.
Visitors intending to leave their Pure Safe Travel accommodation may take a PCR test on day four and remain in their accommodation until the test result is negative, or remain at their accommodation for the duration of their visit.
Residents must take a PCR test on day four and may return home once the test result is negative. Persons testing positive will have to repeat the PCR test days 5-7 before being released, depending on test results and health clearance.

After receiving medical clearance, persons arriving in Grenada must continue to self-monitor for the remaining 14 days using the relevant self-monitoring mobile application.

The Grenadian government could reimpose international travel restrictions or tighten, ease, or otherwise amend the existing travel requirements and curfew measures with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Emphasize basic health precautions, especially frequent handwashing with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette (i.e., covering coughs and sneezes with a disposable tissue, maintaining distance from others, and washing hands). There is no evidence that the influenza vaccine, antibiotics, or antiviral medications will prevent this disease, highlighting the importance of diligent basic health precautions.