The Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted a virtual press conference today to give an update on new and relaxed COVID-19 Safety Regulations.
The following newly added and modified Safety Regulations will be in place for 30 days starting on Monday, February 1st, 2021.
- Curfew for Adults has been moved up from the previous 8 pm to 10 pm and will remain in place until 5 am.
- Minors must continue to follow a 6 pm curfew.
- Gyms will be allowed to reopen with safety regulations in place.
- Gym Capacity will be reduced to 50%.
- Logs must be kept on Names, Phone Numbers, and Temperatures of all Gym Members attending.
- All equipment must be sanitized after each use.
- Churches will be allowed to reopen with safety regulations in place.
- Church Capacity will be reduced to 50%.
- All services must not last more than 1 hour.
- Wedding and Funeral Services remain at a max of 10 guests only.
- Food Vendors will be allowed to sell on the street side once again.
- Clients must be following Social Distancing Regulations.
- The Corozal Duty Free-Zone located at the Northern Border will be allowed to re-open with safety regulations put into place.
- All Land Borders will remain closed until further notice.
- Tickets with a fine of $500 will be issued to anyone caught Out After Curfew, Not Wearing your Mask in Public, Not Social Distancing, or Playing Contact Sports.
- This new ticketing system will be enforced for both Belizeans and Tourists in the country.
- Traveling to and from the Districts of Corozal and Orange Walk will be allowed once again.
- Traveling within Districts will also be allowed.
- Alcohol sales will be extended up to 10 pm for Restaurants and Grocery Stores.
- Bars, Casinos, and Nightclubs will remain closed.