Montserrat: Authorities to enforce 24-hour COVID-19-related curfew through Feb. 21 /update 13

Event

As of Feb. 12, authorities in Montserrat have significantly tightened domestic restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. Under the new orders, which will remain in place through at least Feb. 21, a 24-hour daily curfew will be enforced, with provisions for essential services, businesses, and shopping purposes.

During this period, banks, gas stations, supermarkets, and grocery stores, money transfer businesses, and bakeries may operate 0800-1200; pharmacies may operate 0800-1800; doctors may operate by appointment only. Only one person per household may attend to the essential shopping. All other businesses must remain closed. Buses and taxis may operate with prior approval. Exercise is permitted alone or with one other member of the same household, 0600-0800 and 1600-1800 only, in the vicinity of one's home. Long-standing pandemic-related protocols for businesses and various facilities will probably remain in place until further notice. Establishments must enforce social distancing measures, use enhanced sanitization procedures, and comply with other sector-specific precautionary measures. All persons are required to wear protective face coverings.

International Travel
Aside from permanent residents, homeowners, and their dependents, entry is restricted to business travelers, vacationers renting unoccupied premises for more than two months, individuals granted a remote employment stamp, and legal professionals who plan to appear in court. Aircraft and ship crew members are also allowed entry.

Travelers allowed to enter Montserrat must submit an access declaration form at least 72 hours ahead of booking their travel and possess proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 within five days prior to arrival. Most arriving travelers must also self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of entry. Aircraft and ship crew members, individuals holding remote employment stamps, and people with work permits issued by the Montserrat government are exempt from the quarantine measure. Travelers may also self-quarantine at a designated facility for five days, after which they may leave the premises if they have taken an additional COVID-19 test and received negative results. There is no travel ban on international cargo transport.

Authorities may amend their travel and business restrictions with little to no notice, depending on COVID-19 activity.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Montserrat - COVID-19 Updates
Government of Montserrat - Access Declaration Form