St Lucia announces new 'Curfew' hours amid Easter weekend

The Government of St Lucia announced new COVID-19 restrictions/curfew hours amid Easter weekend to curb the spread.

2024-07-07 15:33:42

The Government of St Lucia announced new COVID-19 restrictions/curfew hours amid Easter weekend to curb the spread.

St Lucia: The Government of St Lucia announced new COVID-19 restrictions/curfew hours amid Easter weekend to curb the spread.

Prime Minister Allen Chastanet on Tuesday morning announced that from Thursday April 1 to Monday, April 5 the curfew would be imposed as follow:

-Thursday 01 April 2021 from 19:00 to 04:00

-Friday 02 April 2021 from 19:00 to 04:00

-Saturday 03 April 2021 from 18:00 to 04:00

-Sunday 04 April 2021 from 15:00 to 04:00

-Monday 05 April 2021 from 15:00 to 04:00

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In a message, the St Lucia government applauded St Lucians for their cooperation during the global pandemic. "We want to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and encourages everyone to take the infection prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19."

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The guidelines are as followed:

- Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water.

- Wear a mask in public places and make sure it covers the mouth, chin and nose.

- Keep a physical distance from others.

- Use a bleaching solution to disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched and handled regularly objects.

- Avoid contact with other people who have flu-like symptoms.

- If you experience flu-like symptoms, stay away from others and seek medical attention care.

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Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.