Grenada: Authorities extend COVID-19-related curfew but shorten curfew hours as of Feb. 10 /update 26

Event

Authorities in Grenada have extended the duration of the country's COVID-19-related curfew while reducing nightly curfew hours to 2200-0400 effective Feb. 10. The original 2200-0500 nightly curfew directive expired on Feb. 9. The government has not indicated how long the measure will remain in force. No other changes have been made to existing directives implemented to curb the spread of the virus.

Domestic Measures
During the 2200-0400 curfew, only workers in essential services are permitted to be outdoors. Commercial activity will continue as usual during non-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. Individuals are required to wear facemasks in all public spaces and must observe physical distancing protocols.

International Travel
The UK travel ban, implemented in response to the spread of a variant strain of COVID-19 in that country, is in effect until at least Jan. 31. Anyone who has been in the UK within the previous 14 days is prohibited from entering Grenada. International travel to and from other locations, however, is permitted. Nevertheless, 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 are subject to advanced health screenings upon arrival, even with the authorization certificate.

• Travelers over the age of five must present a negative result from a 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.

Resources

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