Dominica: Mask mandate remains in effect, schools open & more as govt reviews COVID guidelines

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1. Restrictions on visitation to the prison, hospitals, and homes for the aged have been removed. The Public should note that these institutions will formulate internal policies for visitation in keeping with the health protocols
2. Restrictions on religious gatherings removed
3. Churches are no longer restricted to a maximum attendance of 150 and may operate at a full capacity
4. Daycares and pre-schools will be allowed to reopen in keeping with the health protocols developed for these establishments with effect from April 04. 
5. Primary and secondary schools will return to face-to-face learning for the 3rd term on April 25. 
6. All other educational institutions will resume normal operations in keeping with their academic schedules. 
7. All bars are allowed to resume normal operations
8. Nightclubs are allowed to reopen for under 300 patrons with strict adherence to health protocols
9. Restrictions on social activity such as private parties, sporting activities with fewer than 300 in attendance have been removed
10. For special events with above 300 patrons, a special event permit is required. Proof of vaccination or negative antigen test result within 24 hours of entry is required, and other health protocols will be applied
11. Sporting events with above 300 patrols will be hosted under the revised Special Event Protocols
12. Nightclubs hosting events for over 300 patrons must also comply with the Special Event Protocols

• The mask mandate remains in effect and will be reviewed in May. The removal of the mask mandate will depend on an increase in vaccination numbers and a further reduction in COVID-19 cases
• Masks must be worn on public transportations, in public buildings including supermarkets, other similar businesses, or in places including in a public space