St Lucia announces restrictions from October 16 to 30 with 24-hour weekend lockdown
After discussions and dialogue with the COVID-19 management Centre, the decision was made to extend the COVID-19 protocols that are currently in place until the end of October.
Saturday, 16th October 2021
St Lucia: After discussions and dialogue with the COVID-19 management Centre, the decision was made to extend the COVID-19 protocols that are currently in place until the end of October. The extended protocol shall commence on Saturday, October 16, 2021 and end on Thursday, October 30 2021, said Minister of Health, Wellness and The Elderly Affairs, Moses Jn Baptiste.
New Protocols:
- Confinement to the residence on weekends will be in effect from Monday to Friday from 7 PM to 4 AM; Saturday confinement starts at 7 PM and ends on Monday at 4 AM. (this means that there will be a 24-hour lockdown or confinement on Sundays)
- A person may attend a religious ceremony on Sundays during confinement but must be returned to his or her residence by 1 PM on that day. In other words, you can attend services on Sunday but must return home by 1 PM.
- A person shall not host or attend a mass crowd event or a social event except with the 10 or less persons of his or her immediate family or household.
- Religious ceremonies are allowed based on the footage of the organization in keeping with the approved COVID-19 response plan. Special religious rites, including weddings, baptisms and funerals are permitted with 50 or less persons.
- Suspension of the sale and disposal of intoxicating liquor at bars, Ram shops and grab and go restaurants. (all of these establishments will be supported with an economic package very soon)
- The sale and disposal of intoxicated liquor from a supermarket, gas station or wholesaler and approved dine-in service restaurants without a valid and legal license will be permitted.
- Dining services at approved restaurants and food establishments only, Takeaway grab and go and delivery services will be permitted at other establishments.
- Recreational and social activities at hotels will be permitted on the property during the restriction hours, provided that such activities take place on the property. Water sports and other water-related activities such as boat rides, Skiing must be suspended during the 24-hour weekend restrictions.
- An educational institution may open for face-to-face engagement to facilitate structured supervision from October 18, 2021 for grade k, grade 6, form 4, form 5 and the special education schools. The Ministry of education sustainable development innovation science technology and vocational training will communicate confirm dates to the public. All other classes shall continue to use distributed learning.
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