Aruba: Authorities enforcing stricter COVID-19-related domestic and international restrictions as of March 23 /update 24

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As of March 23, authorities have tightened domestic restrictions on group gatherings and have and have expanded restrictions on international travel under Aruba's COVID-19 response. In addition to Brazil, officials have closed the country's borders to travel from South Africa due to a variant strain of COVID-19 in that country. Most other pandemic-related measures remain unchanged and are:

Domestic Measures
As of March 23, the following revised and existing restrictions are in place:

• A daily 00:01-05:00 curfew is in effect. All persons must remain at home during these hours.

• Commercial establishments other than hotels must close no later than 23:00. Bars remain closed.

• Authorities have prohibited people from gathering at beaches, parking lots, and other public spaces 19:00-05:00 daily. Only a maximum of two people can be together in public at a time.

• Individuals must use facemasks in all indoor public spaces and public transport and tour buses.

• Individuals must maintain a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) between each other.

• Indoor home gatherings are now prohibited.

• Restaurants may seat two people per table indoors and four people per outside table.

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

International Travel
International travel from all countries and regions, except Brazil and South Africa, is permitted. Authorities have not specified how long the bans will be in effect. Enhanced health screenings and requirements remain in force for passengers arriving 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 must quarantine 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.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government COVID-19 Information
Embarkation-Disembarkation Card (ED card)