Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-10		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival According to the dictates of the Ministry of Health in Antigua and Barbuda, irrespective of where you coming from you must have a COVID-19 negative PCR test
2020-08-01		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions antigua and barbuda to reopen to brits from 1 august
2020-07-10		Public health measures: Testing policy Antigua establishes ’travel bubble’ for Caribbean travellers with citizens from the sub-regional Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Jamaica will be accorded the privilege of being included in this "bubble".
2020-07-04		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced All arriving passengers by air must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (real time polymerase chain reaction) taken within seven (7) days of their flight. (this includes transiting passengers).
2020-07-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public All arriving passengers must wear a face mask on disembarkation and in all public areas. Additionally, the wearing of face mask in public spaces is mandatory throughout Antigua and Barbuda and social/physical distancing protocols must be adhered to.
2020-07-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Passengers arriving by sea (private yachts/Ferry Services) are subject to quarantine according to guidelines issued by Port Health.
2020-07-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Arriving passengers with symptoms of COVID 19 may be isolated as determined by the Health Authorities.
2020-07-04		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All arriving passengers must complete a Health Declaration Form and will be subjected to screening and temperature checks by Port Health Authorities upon arrival in Antigua and Barbuda.
2020-07-04		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring All arriving passengers will be monitored for COVID-19 for periods of up to 14 days in accordance with the directions of the Quarantine Authority and the Quarantine (COVID-19) Guidelines. Visitors may be required to undergo testing for COVID-19 on arrival or at the hotel or place of lodging as determined by the Health Authorities.
2020-07-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance Document issued for the reopening of Daycares and Pre-Schools
2020-06-19		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced COVID-19 adherence continues for Accomodations Certification
2020-06-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Barbuda gets Training in Protocols Against the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Visitors who test positive for the coronavirus will be required to enter quarantine at a government-operated facility.
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Upon arrival at the airport, tourists will be screened with mobile temperature-scanners and tested with nasal-swab rapid-result COVID-19 tests.
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Mass population testing Antibody tests also will be administered to arriving visitors and residents, either at the airport or at the hotel, with results promised within 24 hours.
2020-06-04		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Hotels will be required to comply with government sanitary protocols
2020-06-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Airport pickups will be by certified taxi companies only (no private cars), and occupancy in taxis will be limited to maintain safe social distancing.
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: Curfews Antigua’s current evening curfew, in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., will be in place until June 12.
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Antigua-bound visitors will be required to complete heath-status disclosure forms before they land at V.C. Bird International Airport.
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes Return of International Flights
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The COVID protocols announced by Antigua officials are part of the nation’s Phase 1 response to the pandemic and will remain in place until Sept. 13.
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures destination officially reopened for tourism on June 4
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Borders reopened
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension The V.C. Bird International Airport will open to commercial traffic on June 1, 2020.
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Select businesses will be allowed to operate between the recommended hours with strict adherence to the established social distancing regime. These businesses shall operate between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All Religious and Educational places of instruction or worship shall remain closed. They may however operate via electronic or virtual means.
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures . All investment properties that commence their construction within this period will be allowed waiver of duties and customary taxes on building supplies, fixtures and equipment. Construction is encouraged with social distancing, hand-washing and other healthy practices that will inhibit the spread of the Coronavirus.
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Weddings, funerals, baptisms or other religious ceremonies may be conducted, with no_x000D_ more than 25 persons in attendance, all of whom must practice social distancing and wear a_x000D_ face mask.
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings A person may, during the period 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day, walk, jog, run, cycle or perform any other physical activity which may lawfully be carried on
2020-05-14		Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew has been enacted from Wednesday 13th May – 9:00 p.m. to Friday June 12, 2020 – 5:00a.m. Persons are confined to their places of residence during the curfew period (which includes the porch, gallery and yard space of his or her home) and avoid contact with others who do not form part of his or her immediate household.
2020-05-13		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Churches are free to conduct rituals, including baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals with the social distancing rules enforced, and no more than 25 persons in the sanctuary all wearing masks. The churches are to submit their protocols for consideration, which protocols will govern the holding of their regular Saturday and Sunday services.
2020-05-13		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public some restrictions on public gathering lifted contingent on still only holding gatherings of no more than 25 people all wearing masks
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared state of emergency will be extended by 60 days to July 31, 2020.
2020-05-13		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Cabinet has reduced the curfew hours from 9pm to 5am daily. Beach access has been expanded to seven days a week between the hours 5am to 7Pm.
2020-05-11		Lockdown: Partial lockdown permission for barbershops, beauty salons, nail salons to resume business operation under new guidelines. must pass inspection
2020-05-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The Cabinet has approved the return to beaches, beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2020, for the purpose of exercise and to improve the healthy lifestyle, and thereafter on Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, not on weekends or holidays
2020-04-23		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Curfew continues from 12:01 a.m. April 23 to 12 Midnight May 14, 2020
2020-04-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown 24 Hour Curfew continues from 12:01 a.m. April 16 to 12 Midnight April 22, 2020
2020-04-09		Lockdown: Full lockdown extension of 24 hr curfew from until April 16 ; A person who fails to comply with these special measures commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or to imprisonment for six (6) months or to both such fine and imprisonment.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared state of emergency extended for 60 days
2020-04-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Supermarkets will only be open for limited hours.
2020-04-02		Lockdown: Full lockdown A 24 Hour curfew from Thursday, April 2 from 12:01 a.m. (immediately after Mid- Night Wednesday) to Thursday, April 9 (Mid-Night), 2020 has been imposed. This time period will be reviewed and may be extended. no movement during the day by non-essential workers except for food and emergency supplies. Private vehicles are limited to two occupants. Persons are confined to their places of residence during the 24-Hour curfew hours. Essential workers and others should continue to practice social distancing of six feet between persons. PERSONS IN CONTRAVENTION ARE LIABLE TO PAY A FINE OF $5, 000 OR TO IMPRISONMENT FOR SIX MONTHS OR TO BOTH FINE AND IMPRISONMENT THE POLICE AND DEFENCE FORCES WILL BE ON PATROL TO ENFORCE THE PROTOCOLS OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY.
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Amendments to funeral and burial regulations funerals shall not exceed 25 person rule
2020-03-28		Movement restrictions: Curfews curfew from 8pm to 6 am beginning March 28 to end April 11; defense force will patrol streets to ensure compliance ("persons in contravention are liable to pay a fine of $5,000.00 or imprisomnment for 6 months or both fine and imprisonment
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public bus drivers and all passengers shall wear masks; government will provide 10,000 masks for drivers and passengers
2020-03-28		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings no gatherings more than 25 people
2020-03-28		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared commencing midnight march 28, 2020 for 14 days until april 11,2020
2020-03-28		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies no visitation
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced no visitation to designated hospitals or geriatric centers
2020-03-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services strict pick up/ drop-off sevices with limited seating at pharmacies; main administrative building with restricted access
2020-03-27		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures water/electricity accounts receive automatic 10% reduction in fuel variation plus an additional 10% for bills paid in full anytime within due month; accounts recently disconnected in past 3 months reconnected upon payment of reconnecton fee and payment agreement to liquidate outstanding balance
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system immediate suspension on disconnections for water and electricity accounts for 3 months
2020-03-26		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Cuban anti-COVID Medical Team (29 personelle) are specifically trained in disease infection prevention and control
2020-03-26		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The restaurants, shops, vending kiosks, bars and other places of entertainment were also closed
2020-03-26		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Antigua and Barbuda’s borders closed to international traffic. The V.C. Bird International Airport and St John’s Harbour would not receive airplanes and ships because of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
2020-03-26		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Antigua and Barbuda’s borders closed to international traffic. The V.C. Bird International Airport and St John’s Harbour would not receive airplanes and ships because of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
2020-03-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Passport Office Extends Passport Recall and Implements New Business hours; he deadline for the recall of machine-readable passports has been extended to December 31, 2020 to accommodate persons, who as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, will not be able to submit applications in time for the previous June deadline.
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared current state of emergency, declared on Wednesday, March 25
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system isolation centers and designated hospitals est.
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) created an internal taskforce to recommend systematic business continuity plans that can be implemented
2020-03-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Calls made to COVID Hotline 463-6843 will not incur charges from inet home, mobile and
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Measures implemented at water payment centers: Senior citizens given priority in customer queues; controlled lines at payment centers enforced; use of sanitation station required on entry to office; designated waiting area to facilitate social distancing
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 30 day ban on all parties and similar social events as a pre-emptive measure to prevent the contracting and spread of the coronavirus / covid-19.
2020-03-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  All educational institutions closed until 27 March 2020 with possibility of extension
2020-03-15		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Passengers and airline crew who have been in China, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, or Singapore in the past 28 days are not allowed to enter Antigua and Barbuda. Nationals and resident diplomats of Antigua and Barbuda who have been in China, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, or Singapore in the past 28 days are allowed entry. Airlines must provide their advance passenger information before departure.
2020-03-13		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Sanitation and hygiene recommendations
2020-03-03		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourist Association met with officials from the Ministry of Health, the Antigua Workers Unions and the Ministry of Tourism to educate about COVID 19 action plan
2020-02-12		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system water access: Production has increased in Reverse Osmosis production at plants
2020-01-31		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions all foreign nationals traveling from or transiting through mainland China will be temporarily banned from entering Antigua and Barbuda effective immediately to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak