Barbados to lift COVID curfew Monday
Published:Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 5:40 PM
Health Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill has announced that as of Monday, Barbados will be lifting its daily midnight to 5 a.m COVID curfew.
Gooding-Edghill said, in addition, party cruises can once again sail from Valentine's Day.
The health minister said based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer a slew of changes have been made to help the country resume normal activities.
“The long awaited dream of returning to party cruises will be realised in a responsible way. Party cruises will be allowed to operate at 100 per cent of their authorised passengers subject to proof of vaccination and rapid antigen tests, and the presence of an officer from the COVID Monitoring Unit on board all cruises,” he said.
He added that pleasure crafts and private boats chartered for private cruises will move from 50 to 100 per cent of authorised number of passengers.
However, proof of vaccination or testing will be required prior to boarding.
“Public health officials have indicated that these outdoor, open air events will not pose a significant threat to our public health, so long as the protocols are followed,” said Gooding-Edghill.
Hiking will be allowed for no more than 30 people.
Also, cricket capacity for the upcoming series at Kensington Oval moves to 80 per cent from 60 per cent with all patrons being fully vaccinated.
On public transportation, the new guideline moves from 75 per cent to 100 per cent capacity seated, with no standing passengers.
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