Grenada: Authorities amend COVID-19-related curfew and extend UK travel ban through Jan. 31 /update 24

Event

As of Jan. 12, authorities in Grenada have reduced the curfew by two hours to 2200-0500 and extended the measure until further notice. Officials have also extended the ban on travel to and from the UK until at least Jan. 31. The curfew was reintroduced in December in response to a spike in local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) confirmed cases, while the UK travel ban is due to the spread of a variant strain of COVID-19 in that country. Other pandemic-related domestic restrictions and international travel protocols in place as of Jan. 12 are:

Domestic Measures
During the 2200-0500 curfew, only workers in essential services are permitted outside. Commercial activity will continue normally outside of the curfew hours. 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 20 people in attendance (up from 10). Individuals are required to wear a facemask in all public spaces and must observe physical-distancing protocols.

International Travel
Except for passenger air travel between Grenada and the UK, international travel to and from other locations is continuing as of Jan. 12. Anyone who has been in the UK within the previous 14 days is still banned from entering Grenada. Officials are continuing to enforce strict entry requirements and quarantine measures for international 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 the 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.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Grenada - COVID-19
Pure Safe Travel Authorization