Last Updated on May 26, 2021, 8:34 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: In a bid to curb the COVID-19 virus spread in the country, St Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday announced new restrictive measures. Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris announced that a curfew would be imposed in St Kitts and Nevis from 11 PM to 5 AM every day, which began from Tuesday night.
Also now is that the number of subjects on public transportation will be reduced to bear 50% of established capacity as a vehicle. This measure will facilitate physical distancing and a reduction in the risk of transmission of the virus while people use public transports to travel.
Along with that, PM Harris emphasised that strict adherence should be observed to non-pharmaceutical measures such as wearing a mask, sanitising and physical and social distancing at public places of all businesses and worship.
For the next upcoming two weeks, all sports which involve contact are suspended.
While addressing the schools, Prime Minister said all schools would remain closed for two weeks, initially to facilitate contact tracing, testing and other necessary precautions with the COVID-19 prevention and control act. He added that no local examination would be administered during the period of the next two weeks or school closure. Apart from this, the Ministry of education has already engaged with the CXC to discuss alternative arrangements for the examinations scheduled during this time. He added that parents would be subsequently informed after the relevant discussions with CXC.
Lecturers will engage students from grade 3 and higher via the establishment of modality through online of MS teams.
The government announced that absolutely no mass events would be allowed in the federation as they are considered super spreaders. At the same time, funerals must adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and be mindful of the church’s capacity.
Beginning from May 29, 2021, only fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter into the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis until further notice. However, exemptions will be considered for residents and citizens of the country.
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