Gov't announces new measures to stop spread of COVID-19

All travellers from countries where there is local transmission of COVID-19 will now be required to self quarantine for up to 14 days.

Government will institute a new policy requiring that all non-essential work be done from home or remotely in both the public and private sectors. “We're now formally requiring the private sector to do this,” Holness said.

Hospital visits are now reduced to once per day, and to one person, and outpatient clinics are to be scaled down.

Government is also instituting a new restriction for public gathering. There should be no gathering in any public space of over 20 persons.

Funerals and weddings will follow the 20-person rule.

Bars are to be closed. There are restrictions on the opening of bars, nightclubs and other areas of entertainment.

Markets, supermarkets, corner shops, gas stations and pharmacies are being treated as essential, and will remain open. However, there should be no gathering of more than 20 persons. Markets will be open from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. Vendors asked to pay close attention to the requirements of social distancing.

Under the order, the JUTC and Montego Bay Metro will be required to only carry passengers seated. Taxis are required to carry one less passenger than they are licensed to do.

Restaurants and cook shops can remain open, but should maintain the 20-person restriction.


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