Supermarkets, grocery stores, gas stations to open from 10am to 1pm in Dominica today

Dominica is under a full shutdown for weekend; Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit went on to the radio to share the exclusive guidelines. He said the grocery shops, supermarkets and gas stations would open from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday during the lockdown. Prime Minister stated on DBS radio that people are only allowed to shop locally; for instance, people from Portsmouth can only shop in the area and cannot come all the way to Roseau to shop for necessities.

He said the gas stations would also remain open till 1 pm, and taxi drivers are also allowed to take passengers to the seaports or airports. The gas station in Marigot is also open.

Furthermore, the prime minister said people should not rush to get groceries and wear a face mask and sanitize during their grocery shopping.

Prime Minister advised the general public to be vigilant and call the hotline numbers at 448 2151, 448 2153, 448 2156, 611 4325, or 1 800 219 if they face any difficulty in breathing or other symptoms. He said the mobile teams will be dispatched to test such individuals at their homes, and people with symptoms must not appear at the testing centres.

1. The Windsor Park Sports Stadium on Saturday, August 7, 2021, and Sunday, August 8, 2021, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm for people in the Roseau Health District

2. Esprit Murphy Health and Wellness Centre in Mahaut on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 9:30 am;

3. Morne Prosper Health Centre on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 1:00 pm;

4. Pointe Michel Health Centre on Sunday, August 8, 2021, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm;

5. Campbell Health Centre on Sunday, August 8, 2021, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm;

6. Wotten Waven/Trafalgar on Sunday, August 8, 2021, from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm;