Honduras: Officials extend COVID-19-related nightly curfew in most of the country through June 27 /update 50

Event

Authorities in Honduras have extended the 22:00-05:00 nightly curfew and other existing COVID-19-related restrictions until at least June 27 in the entire country, except Olancho Department, where more restrictive measures remain in place.

In the remaining 17 departments, officials will continue to enforce the nightly curfew, as well as health, sanitization, and other operating protocols at commercial establishments. All banks, supermarkets, shopping centers, and stores nationwide are limited to operating at 50 percent capacity. Businesses that are allowed to operate must ensure that all patrons wear protective facemasks covering their mouths and noses, use hand sanitizer, and practice social distancing. Social gatherings are limited to no more than 10 people. Bars, discotheques, theaters, cinemas, gyms, sporting centers, and convention centers are closed; certain other types of establishments that host large group gatherings also remain closed.

In Olancho Department, the nightly curfew is 20:00-05:00. Individuals are allowed to leave their households 05:00-20:00 only on certain days of the week, depending on the last number of their identification card (ID) and according to the following schedule:

• IDs ending in 9 and 0 can leave their households June 23

• IDs ending in 1 and 2 can leave their households June 24

• IDs ending in 3 and 4 can leave their households June 25

• IDs ending in 5 and 6 can leave their households June 21, June 26

• IDs ending in 7 and 8 can leave their households June 22, June 27

Public events in Olancho are banned and places of worship may allow a maximum of 10 people. In Olancho, senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities will continue to have special access to authorized commercial establishments 07:00-09:00 and banks 09:00-10:00.

Nationwide, leaving home during curfew hours is generally limited to essential workers and emergencies, among other exceptions.

International Travel Restrictions
Nonresident foreign nationals who have been in South Africa or the UK in the last 21 days are banned from entering the country. Citizens, residents, and diplomats entering from those locations must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

All travelers must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Honduras; travelers who can provide proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before travel may be exempt from the testing requirement. Travelers arriving via air must also complete a pre-arrival (prechequeo) travel form. Passengers departing via the country's land borders are also required to complete the online travel form. Travelers may be subject to additional COVID-19 testing upon arrival. Those who present symptoms, test positive, or have been in contact with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 may be required to quarantine. Wearing a facemask is required at all times while traveling.

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

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Honduras - COVID-19 (Spanish)
National Police of Honduras (Spanish)
National Institute of Migration - Pre-Check Form (Spanish)