Curacao: Authorities to extend COVID-19-related restrictions through Feb. 22 /update 19

Event

Officials in Curacao have extended existing internal restrictions, including the 2300-0430 curfew through at least Feb. 22. The measures are part of the island's ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. The following additional measures will also remain in place, with only minor revisions:

• 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 2000, except supermarkets, minimarkets, bakeries, gas stations, pharmacies, lottery offices, and restaurants, which may operate until 2200. All establishments may operate at a maximum of 50-percent capacity, with no more than 50 people inside at a time. Casinos with permits may operate until no later than 2200.

• Food trucks may operate 1800-2200. Bars, snack bars, and beach bars must close by 1900 but may only offer takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup services.

• Restaurants may operate until 2200 at 50-percent capacity only. Hotels may keep their bars and restaurants open beyond 2200, for hotel guests only, if they have a permit.

• Places of worship may offer services at 50-percent capacity and with no more than 50 people in attendance at a time.

• Public transport will be available until 2300.

• 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.

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. 1, these countries and territories 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