Aruba: Authorities reduce curfew hours, ease some COVID-19 restrictions April 26 /update 25

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Authorities in Aruba have issued orders to reduce the nightly curfew hours and ease certain business restrictions, April 26, as part of the island's response to COVID-19. Travel requirements remain unchanged.

Under the new directives, authorities will impose a 23:00-05:00 nightly curfew; businesses must close daily by 22:00, and beaches, public plazas, and other places where gatherings may occur must close daily by 19:30. Officials have also allowed gyms and fitness centers to reopen following strict health protocols, and drive-through celebrations are now permitted. Restaurants may continue operating, allowing a maximum of four adults per table; bars must remain closed. Gatherings in private homes remain banned, and funeral ceremonies may have a maximum of 10 people.

Individuals must use facemasks in all indoor public spaces and public transport and tour buses, and must maintain a distance of 1.5 meters (5 feet) between each other.

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 these 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)