Curacao: Authorities to enforce tightened COVID-19-related curfew through April 5 /update 22

Event

As of March 22, officials in Curacao have tightened the nightly curfew and some restrictions on business operations in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. The stricter measures will remain in place through at least April 5. Under the orders, the curfew is being enforced 21:00-04:30. All persons must remain in their homes during this time.

The following existing and modified measures will also be enforced through April 5:

• Commercial establishments must close by 20:00. Food trucks may only operate 16:00-20:00.

• All establishments and public activities may continue at a maximum of 50-percent capacity, with no more than 25 people (down from 50) inside at a time.

• Public transport will not be available after 21:00.

• Public gatherings are limited to a maximum of four people.

• Facemasks are mandatory in certain stores, at barbers and salons, as well as in hospitals and clinics, on public transport, and at funerals.

• 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 suspended.

International Travel
Regular international travel is continuing. Officials are enforcing 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 March 22, 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, Saint 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