Curacao: Authorities revise and extend domestic COVID-19-related restrictions through March 8 /update 20

Event

Officials in Curacao have extended the domestic restrictions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 until March 9, with a slight easing of the curfew hours. The new curfew will be scaled back by one hour and as of Feb. 26 will be enforced 0001-0430. The following additional measures will also remain in place, with only minor revisions mainly due to the change in the curfew:

• The use of a facemask is mandatory in certain stores, at barbers and salons, as well as in hospitals and clinics, on public transport, and at funerals.

• Gatherings are to be limited to a maximum of four people in public places.

• The alcohol consumption ban remains lifted at all establishments, except casinos.

• The closing time for commercial establishments is 2300. Food trucks may operate 1900-2300.

• All establishments may operate at a maximum of 50-percent capacity, with no more than 50 people inside at a time.

• Public transport will be available until 0001.

• Boats may have a maximum of four people on board or one household; charter boats may have a maximum of 50-percent capacity, including the crew. Outdoor spectator sports are now permitted with reduced capacity.

International Travel
Regular international travel is continuing. Officials continue to enforce different protocols for international travelers from low- and high-risk countries and territories. Travelers from high-risk destinations are required to complete the following before travel:

• Complete the digital immigration card.

• Complete the digital Passenger Locator Card (PLC) 48 hours before departure and carry the printed document (for travelers over the age of 6).

• Present a negative COVID-19 test taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure at an accredited laboratory (for travelers over the age of 6).

Travelers from destinations assessed to be low-risk are only required to complete the digital immigration card and the PLC. As of Feb. 26, these countries and territories still include Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, and Turks and Caicos.

All arrivals will be subject to additional health screenings. Travelers presenting symptoms of COVID-19 may be placed in mandatory quarantine.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, tighten, or otherwise amend any restrictions 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. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.

Resources

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Government of Curacao
Government COVID-19 Information
Digital Immigration Card and PLC