Aruba: Authorities enforcing a slightly relaxed COVID-19-related 0001-0500 curfew as of Feb. 9 /update 22

Officials in Aruba reduce the curfew to 0001-0500 as of Feb. 9. Other COVID-19-related restrictions remain.

Event

As of Feb. 9, authorities in Aruba have scaled back the existing curfew by one hour to 0001-0500 nightly, until further notice. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). With the change in the curfew time, commercial establishments are now permitted to operate until 2300 instead of 2200. Other pandemic-related measures remain in place:

Individuals are required to use facemasks in all indoor public spaces, public transport, and tour buses. Individuals must maintain a physical distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) between each other.
No more than four people should be together at a time in public (up from two).
Hotel premises (excluding on-site casinos) do not need to close by 2300.
In addition to the curfew, "area bans," which prohibit anyone from gatherings at beaches, parking lots, and other public spaces are in place 1900-0500 daily.
Indoor home gatherings are limited to 10 people, while outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 people.
Restaurants may seat four people per table indoors, and six people per outside table.

All businesses and establishments must continue to ensure that employees and customers keep at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart, that sick workers stay home, and that enhanced sanitation and hygiene protocols are enforced. Some industries may be required to adhere to additional sector-specific requirements.

International Travel
International travel from all countries and regions is permitted, except Brazil. Officials closed Aruba's borders to all travel from Brazil due to a variant strain of COVID-19 in that country; it is unclear how long the ban will be enforced. Enhanced health screenings and requirements continue to be enforced for arriving passengers from all other areas:

All travelers are required to complete a digital Embarkation-Disembarkation Card (ED card) and must purchase mandatory COVID-19 health insurance before travel.
Arrivals aged 15 and over must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before departure for Aruba and uploaded no later than 12 hours before departure.
Any persons arriving without a negative COVID-19 test will be tested at the airport at their own expense, followed by a mandatory 24-hour quarantine in their accommodations while awaiting test results.
Passengers who decline to take the test and those who test positive for COVID-19 will be quarantined at an approved location.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on local disease activity.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.