The Ministry of Health held a press conference on Friday morning outlining new regulations and updated current regulations that will be taking effect as of midnight on Sunday, December 20th, 2020 and will last for 14-days.
A quick run down of what was said is:
- The nationwide curfew for adults will be from 8pm to 5am.
- For minors it will be from 6pm to 5am.
- The sales of alcohol will be prohibited from 6pm to 5am daily.
- The entry and exit to Corozal and Orange Walk Districts will not be allowed with the exception of “travel for essential reasons” such as doctors appointments, frontline workers, etc,
- Travel within districts will also not be allowed with the exception of “travel for essential reasons”. (Ex. no traveling from one village to the next or from a village to the town without a valid reason)
- Businesses will be held responsible for ensuring staff and clients follow all COVID-19 Safety Protocols (social distancing, properly wearing masks, etc.).
- Any business caught not doing so will be fined $5,000 and risk losing their business license.
- Employees of the business caught not doing so will be fined $200 each.
- Public Transportation and Businesses must operate at a 50% capacity.
- 50% capacity of businesses depends on the size of the building.
- All households can not have more than 10 people who do not live there visiting at any given time.
- With the exception of a household that currently contains 10 or more people living there.
- All weddings, funerals, church services, etc. can only have 10 people in attendance.
- This number does not include the Priest/Pastor, bride, groom, or anyone essential for the event to take place.
For a full rundown on all of the new and updated COVID-19 regulations, check out our video below.
