Curacao: Authorities revise and extend domestic COVID-19-related restrictions as of March 8 /update 21

Event

Officials in Curacao have extended the state of emergency imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 for an additional 90 days and are tightening some of the existing domestic movement and business restrictions as of March 8. Officials have broadened the nightly curfew to 2200-0430.

Under the modified restrictions, the following measures are in place:

• All persons must remain in their homes 2200-0430. Public transport will not be available after 2200.

• Commercial establishments must close by 2100. Food trucks may only operate 1600-2100.

• All establishments may operate at a maximum of 50-percent capacity, with no more than 50 people inside at a time.

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

• The use of a facemask is 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 remain permitted with reduced capacity.

International Travel
Regular international travel is continuing. Officials continue to enforce 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 8, 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