Full List | New curfew hours, COVID containment measures

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today announced new COVID containment measures.

They will take effect on June 3 and will run until June 30, 2021.

The curfew measures, will, however, run until July 1, 2021.

Curfews
Weekday - 9pm to 5am
Saturday - 8pm to 5am
Sunday 2pm to 5am

Stay-at-home order
Remains for persons 60 years and older. However, persons 60 years and older who are fully vaccinated will be exempted.

Work-from-home order
Remains in effect for public entities. The private sector is encouraged to do the same.

Public gathering limit
Remains at 10 persons. However, the limit for public entities holding handing over and launching ceremonies etc. will be increased to 30 persons.

Funerals
Ban will continue until June 30, 2021.

Burials
Will be allowed for 30 minutes on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm with a total of 15 persons.

Memorial services
Will be permitted under the terms as church services.

Church services
Limit increased from 30 to 50 people

Weddings
Gathering limit increased from 15 persons to 50.

Beaches and rivers
Will be open as of June 3, 2021. No more than 10 persons shall gather in any one area of the beach at a time. No beach parties allowed only swimming, bathing and exercising.

Entertainment events
The ban on events, parties, round-robins etc. will continue. The Prime Minister says there will be discussions to resume entertainment but the government has to be very careful.

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