Last Updated on March 27, 2020, 7:30 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Government of Grenada has imposed enhanced restrictions as a part of the ongoing efforts which are being made by the Government to control the spread of COVID-19 in the nation.
As part of the efforts to prevent the community spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, the Government of Grenada also announced a limited state of emergency for 21 days, effective from March 25 at 6 p.m.
According to this limited state of emergency, the citizens of Grenada would only be allowed to leave their homes between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the purpose of conducting designated activities only.
On Sunday, March 22, Grenada had confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and these measures were announced by the Government to protect the lives of the Grenadians and visitors who come to the country.
The Ministry of Health has urged the public to maintain proper hand sanitation, as well as cough and sneeze hygiene.
Also, to maintain a social distance of at least 6 feet from other people.
The Government has announced border closures and also, enhanced restrictions, such as:
– Valid from 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 22, and until further notice, the airports of Grenada would be closed for all commercial passenger traffic.
Only the aircrafts carrying pre-approved medical personnel and cargo would be allowed to land in Grenada, as necessary.
– Valid from 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 23, no crew member of commercial ships would be allowed or granted shore Leave.
Crew members would only be allowed ashore for operational reasons and for them, they have to receive permission from the Port Authority.
– Valid from 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 20, all passengers and crew onboard the Pleasure Craft and live-aboard would not be allowed to land on the shores of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Given the current scenario of the global COVID-19 pandemic, all cruise ships and air travel advisories are subject to change, as more information regarding the virus becomes available.
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