Barbados: Authorities extend domestic COVID-19-related measures until at least Nov. 15 /update 41

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Authorities in Barbados have extended the COVID-19-related restrictions and curfew hours through at least Nov. 15.

Domestic Restrictions
The nightly curfew will run from 21:00-05:00. All persons, except those providing an essential service or attending to an emergency, must remain in their homes during curfew hours.

• All businesses, except for nightclubs, are allowed to operate provided they adhere to strict protocols on the use of protective facemasks, social distancing, and sanitation, as well as other industry-specific guidelines.

• Individuals must adhere to physical distancing protocols of 1.8 meters (six feet) in indoor settings and 0.9 meters (three feet) in outdoor settings.

• Fast-food restaurants may only offer delivery or takeaway services. Cinemas may allow a maximum of 100 people.

• Pleasure craft and charter boats may not carry more than 50 percent of their authorized number of passengers.

• Private parties are banned.

• Religious ceremonies, wedding services, and funerals may allow up to 25 people.

• Indoor sports are banned; spectators are banned from sporting events.

• The wearing of facemasks remains mandatory in all public spaces; children under five years of age are exempt.

• Beaches and parks remain open from 05:00-19:00.

• Remote work is encouraged where possible.

International Travel Protocols
All travelers must wear facemasks at the airport. Existing international entry requirements include the following:

• All arrivals must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.

• All travelers must submit online or present to authorities an immigration and customs form by the time of arrival to enter Barbados. The form is available online or on the BIMSafe mobile application.

• Fully vaccinated travelers may be selected for a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival at Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Individuals may travel through the country upon receiving a negative result.

• Unvaccinated travelers must complete a mandatory quarantine period at a government-approved accommodation; they will also undergo another PCR test on their fifth day in the country and may leave quarantine if this test is negative.

• Any traveler who tests positive will enter an isolation facility.

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.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government Travel Protocols
Pre-Arrival Travel Form