Antigua and Barbuda: Authorities to maintain current COVID-19-related restrictions through June /update 17

Existing COVID-19-related restrictions in Antigua and Barbuda to remain in place until at least June 30.

Event

Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda plan to keep the island nation's exiting COVID-19-related restrictions on domestic movement and business in place until at least June 30. Nationwide requirements for individuals to wear face masks in public spaces and businesses to observe special health protocols and enforce social distancing of no less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) between individuals remain in effect until further notice.

Under current directives, the country's nightly 23:00-05:00 curfew remains in effect. Individuals are not allowed outside their accommodations during curfew hours; essential and critical services are exempt. A maximum of 25 people may attend wedding and funeral events; wakes, after-funeral gatherings, and wedding receptions remain banned. Bars remain closed; however, restaurants are permitted to offer in-house dining, as well as delivery and pick-up services. Beaches remain open exclusively for exercise and relaxation 05:00-19:00.

International Travel
Various entry requirements and enhanced health screening remain in force for all arriving travelers. All persons intending to travel to Antigua and Barbuda must complete a health declaration form. Persons aged 12 years and over arriving by air, including transit passengers, must present a negative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test result taken within seven days before their arrival.

Returning residents must quarantine at a government facility for 14 days. Visitors entering Antigua and Barbuda will likely be subject to enhanced screening and additional COVID-19 testing at the airport or at their hotel. Anyone entering with COVID-19 symptoms will be required to isolate at a government facility. Passengers arriving for medical treatment or procedures must have a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours and comply with the Ministry of Health's guidelines. Passengers arriving by sea are subject to quarantine measures as determined by the Port Health Authorities.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, ease, 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. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.