Jamaica Tightens Curfew amid Surging Covid-19 Cases

Jamaica has imposed tighter Covid-19 restrictions due to the rapid surge in case numbers and hospitalizations since June 1, said Prime Minister Andrew Holness in a press conference on Aug. 10. The new restrictions are in effect through Aug. 31.

Curfew hours run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday; 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday.

Beaches are closed from 6 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Nightclubs are closed; gyms, restaurants, zoos and bars must operate at 50% capacity with social distancing enforced. Weddings are limited to 50 attendees; public events can have no more than 30 in attendance. Masks must be worn at all times; social distancing will be enforced. 

Tourists are required to stay in the "Resilient Corridors" designated for tourism purposes along the north and south coasts of the island and are required to remain at their hotel or resort within the corridor for the duration of their stay, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board.

However, they may leave the hotel to visit any tourist attraction that is certified by the Jamaica Tourist Board to be a Covid-19 Resilient Licensed tourist attraction located within the Resilient Corridors. The list of such attractions is available at VisitJamaica.com.

Source: Travel Weekly