Grenada: Authorities extend curfew, other COVID-19 restrictions through Oct. 26 /update 37

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Authorities in Grenada have extended the island nation's curfew and other COVID-19-related business restrictions through at least Oct. 26. Daily curfew hours remain 19:00-04:00. Individuals must remain at home during curfew hours, except for employees working in essential services, people with medical emergencies or seeking COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and those with official authorization.

Additionally, the shelter-in-place order remains in effect. Under this order, all persons must remain at home except to report to work, to engage in essential travel to an establishment that is permitted to operate, or to engage in outdoor exercise not exceeding 90 minutes per day between the hours of 04:00-18:00.

In-person dining at restaurants is permitted for fully vaccinated individuals. Access to beaches is allowed between 04:00-16:00. Retail stores may reopen, but authorities urge owners to limit occupancy to 50 percent of capacity. Other businesses, including gyms and fitness centers, personal care businesses, and daycares may also resume operations, but employees must be fully vaccinated. Most businesses must close by 17:00. Facemasks are mandatory in public spaces for all individuals except children below seven years old. Physical distancing protocols are also in effect.

Travel between the island of Grenada and the islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique is restricted to the transport of freight, travel essential for trade, and travel to leave the country.

International Travel Restrictions
While different entry requirements are in force for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers arriving in Grenada, the following restrictions continue to apply to all international arrivals:

• All travelers must complete an online application at least 48 hours before departure to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate and present it at the airport when entering Grenada. Proof of payment for a second COVID-19 PCR test taken after arrival is necessary to complete the application.

• Travelers over the age of five must present a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure for Grenada.

• All individuals are subject to advanced health screenings upon arrival.

• Nonresidents must have travel medical insurance that covers COVID-19-related illnesses.

Individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before travel can enter Grenada but must quarantine for up to 48 hours. These travelers must still present a negative PCR test result issued within 72 hours before arrival and must take another COVID-19 test at the airport upon arrival. Their quarantine will end once they receive a negative result from the second test. Fully vaccinated travelers must book an approved Pure Safe Travel accommodation for a minimum of two nights.

In most cases, unvaccinated travelers can only enter if they are residents or citizens of Grenada. They must quarantine for 7-14 days and be tested on day five after arrival. If the test result is negative, they may leave quarantine after completing seven days in isolation. Individuals who test positive will have to take further tests and can only end their quarantine period upon receiving health clearance. Unvaccinated travelers must confirm a reservation at an approved Pure Safe Travel accommodation for a minimum of seven nights for observation and quarantine.

After receiving medical clearance, all travelers must self-monitor daily for up to two weeks during their stay in Grenada using the relevant self-monitoring mobile application.

Authorities could tighten, ease, or otherwise amend the existing travel requirements and curfew measures 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 of Grenada - COVID-19
Pure Safe Travel Authorization