Only vaccinated people can enter St Kitts and Nevis, daily curfew and more as COVID cases increase

Coronavirus cases in St Kitts and Nevis are rapidly growing. While on Monday, six members of the same family tested positive, and in one week, a total of fifteen new cases arrived. Sensing the severity of the situation, the government of St Kitts and Nevis announced several new restrictions, including a curfew from 11 pm to 5 am daily for two weeks. "Effective May 29, 2021, only fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed entry into St Kitts and Nevis until further notice. Exemptions will be considered for citizens and residents." Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris stated. The government have also declared that the passenger capacity at all public transportations must be reduced to 50% capacity. The government stated that it is mandatory to maintain social distancing to reduce the risk of virus transmission. The new limitations also include the strict following of non-pharmaceutical measures like wearing face masks, sanitizing hands more frequently, social distancing at places of business and worship. Not only that, the government have also suspended all contact sports for the next two weeks. All educational institutions will also remain closed for two weeks. The government have also advised parents to keep children safely at home. No local examinations will be administered during this period of school closure. The Ministry of Education has already begun to engage CXC to discuss alternative arrangements for any examinations scheduled during this time. Students, teachers and parents will be subsequently informed of the relevant decisions taken by CXC. Authorities stated teachers will engage students from Grades 3 and higher via the established online modality of MS Teams. The government have strictly banned all mass gatherings by calling them "super spreader events."

All funeral must also adhere to COVID-19 protocols and be mindful of capacity in the church. The government stated that surveillance and extended contact tracing will continue.