2020-08-11
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Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Passengers must book accommodation in an approved facility prior to arrival in Grenada |
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2020-08-11
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies all returning nationals, among other travellers, must book at a state-approved quarantine facility, at their own cost. |
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2020-08-10
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Public health measures: Testing policy The Government of Grenada wishes to inform the general public and persons arriving in the country from high risk areas that they must undergo a mandatory rapid test, following which they will be required to proceed to a government approved accommodation at their own expense. |
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2020-08-10
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies The Government of Grenada wishes to inform the general public and persons arriving in the country from high risk areas that they must undergo a mandatory rapid test, following which they will be required to proceed to a government approved accommodation at their own expense. |
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2020-08-05
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Emergency Powers COVID-19 Regulations which took effect on August 5th, 2020, will remain until 11:59 pm on Monday August 19th, 2020. |
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2020-08-01
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions From August 1, the airport will accept international flights from countries listed as medium-risk, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries in the European Union. |
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2020-08-01
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions The government said that only chartered flights would be accommodated from all other countries not mentioned, until further notice and that Grenadians and visitors wishing to charter a flight from any country, in the interim, must do so through a private entity. |
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2020-08-01
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension From August 1st, the airport will accept international flights, from countries listed as Medium-risk, such as Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries in the European Union. |
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2020-07-31
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Government Says Cancellation of Carnival is Intended to Protect Lives |
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2020-07-29
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Government of Grenada has embarked on a formal public consultation process on the proposed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Control Bill 2020. |
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2020-07-27
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Government of Grenada, through the Division of Transport, made representation to auto parts dealers on the possibility of providing discounts on the purchase of vehicle parts. |
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2020-07-23
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Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring COVID-19 Survey - July 23rd to 30th, the general public aged 18 years and older, will be invited to participate in a telephone survey or internet-based survey. SMS messages will be sent out to mobile phone customers on both DIGICEL and FLOW networks and telephone calls will be made to landline customers to reach persons with limited internet access. The survey asks questions related to COVID-19 and will help to identify misconceptions, understand attitudes and current practices toward the COVID-19 disease, including chronic non- communicable diseases, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition and physical activity, alcohol consumption and mental health. |
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2020-07-20
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Emergency Powers COVID-19 Regulations which took effect on July 20th, 2020, will remain until 11:59 pm on Monday August 5th, 2020. |
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2020-07-16
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Emergency Powers COVID-19 Regulations which took effect on July 15th, 2020, will remain until 11:59 pm on Monday July 20th, 2020. |
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2020-07-16
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public The regulation mandates that every person in public must wear a mask or an appropriate form of face covering, and adopt social/physical distancing of six feet. |
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2020-07-16
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings social activities must not be beyond 20 persons while the maximum number of people allowed to attend weddings and funerals is limited to 50. |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension From July 15th, 2020, the airport will accept Commercial Flights from countries across the Caribbean region, viewed as Low-risk. |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension From July 15, the airport will accept commercial flights from countries across the Caribbean region, viewed as low-risk |
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2020-07-15
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions From July 15, the airport will accept commercial flights from countries across the Caribbean region, viewed as low-risk |
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2020-07-14
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Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Government Expresses Concern about Growing Disregard for COVID-19 Regulations |
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2020-07-06
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Movement restrictions: Curfews Please note that the curfew has been lifted. |
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2020-07-06
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The new Emergency Powers, Covid-19 Regulations, which will apply from 7:00 a.m. on the 7th day of July, 2020 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on the 14th day of July, 2020. |
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2020-07-01
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Movement restrictions: Border closure the initial July 1st date indicated for the commercial reopening of Grenada’s borders had to be postponed because of the heightened risks seen in some major source markets |
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2020-06-23
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Movement restrictions: Curfews A curfew is imposed 7am, 23rd June, ending at 7am 30th of June. During this period every person shall remain confined to their place of residence (inclusive of their yard space) to avoid contact outside of their household |
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2020-06-22
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Operators of motor omnibuses, hiring cars and taxis may operate |
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2020-06-22
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Movement restrictions: International flights suspension except with the prior written permission of the Airports Authority, all airports including private airports and fixed-base operations (FBOs) shall be closed to incoming international flights carrying any passenger |
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2020-06-22
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Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies No prison visits, or to quarantine facilities, nursing homes with strict restrictions |
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2020-06-22
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Social distancing: Schools closure Educational places of instruction may operate as authorised by the Cabinet |
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2020-06-22
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Limit on 50 people gathering |
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2020-06-22
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services non-essential businesses and offices may continue their business operations by allowing their employees to work remotely from home, or if they cannot, the business cannot operate |
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2020-06-22
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services most businesses allowed to open from 8am-7pm (see list for details) |
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2020-06-22
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Religious institutions may operate, and conduct funerals and weddings |
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2020-06-22
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced social distancing to be adhered to: one person for every 30 sq ft of store space |
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2020-06-22
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies No prison visits, or to quarantine facilities, nursing homes with strict restrictions |
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2020-06-22
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Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Every person shall, whenever he is outside of his place of residence, wear a mask or suitable covering over his nose and mouth. |
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2020-06-22
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Movement restrictions: Border closure all seaports shall be closed to regional and international seafaring and no person shall be permitted to enter and disembark for any reason,
including transiting through the State of Grenada private boating |
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2020-06-22
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions domestic travel restrictions in place, land and sea transport (inc private) |
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2020-06-09
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Movement restrictions: Curfews update in the curfew hours for the period Tuesday, 9th of June, from 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 16th of June, 2020. |
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2020-06-09
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Beach hours are now 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Businesses that have already been authorised to operate may do so until 7:00 p.m. daily. |
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2020-06-09
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Gyms and Fitness Centres allowed to open |
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2020-06-05
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Protocol established for the reopening of churches |
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2020-05-26
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Guidelines Protocol for the Reopening of Schools |
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2020-05-26
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services all Retail Stores, all licensed establishments in the Beautification Industry will be permitted to open during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on business days. |
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2020-05-25
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Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The general public is hereby informed that both ferry services between Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Osprey Lines Express and Dolly C, will resume with limited operation effective Monday, 25th May, 2020. |
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2020-05-19
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Lockdown: Full lockdown The Government of Grenada announces that the curfew, which is due to end on Tuesday, May 19th, at 7:00 a.m., is extended to 7:00 a.m. next Tuesday, May 26th. During this period, every person shall remain confined to his place of residence (inclusive of his yard space), to avoid contact outside of the household, except as provided in the Regulations or as may be authorised in writing by the Commissioner of Police, acting on the direction of the Cabinet. |
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2020-05-15
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The Government of Grenada has approved a plan to facilitate the entry of yachts into the tri island state to protect them during the hurricane season, which, in turn, will also give our yachting sector a much needed economic boost, as it does annually. |
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2020-05-15
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Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Media Campaign for International Day of Families: promotes ways in which family members can connect with each other, while following physical/social distancing and COVID-related guidelines. |
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2020-05-15
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures $10 million expected to cushion the fallout being experienced by those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 being paid in unemployment |
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2020-05-12
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures more funding made available to small businesses (up to $40,000) |
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2020-05-11
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services "effective, Monday, May 11, 2020, every day will be a designated business day". What this essentially means, is that the businesses already granted permission to operate, can do so on every day of the week |
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2020-05-05
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Lockdown: Full lockdown The Government of Grenada announces that the curfew, which is due to end on Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:00 a.m., is now extended to next Tuesday, May 12th, at 7:00 a.m. During this period, every person shall remain confined to their place of residence (inclusive of their yard space), to avoid contact outside of their household, except as provided in the Regulations or as may be authorised in writing by the Commissioner of Police, acting on the direction of the Cabinet. |
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2020-05-02
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system government facilitates emergency shipment of feed for poultry producers |
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2020-04-27
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Lockdown: Full lockdown new curfew period, beginning on Monday, 27th of April, at 7:00 p.m., and ending on Tuesday, 5th of May, 2020, at 7:00 a.m. very person shall remain confined to their place of residence (inclusive of their yard space), to avoid contact outside of their household, except as provided in the Regulations or as may be authorised in writing by the Commissioner of Police, acting on the direction of the Cabinet. |
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2020-04-23
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established task force for reactivation of economy |
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2020-04-16
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Social distancing: Schools closure extension of schools closure: Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information hereby informs the public that all schools, in the State of Grenada, will remain closed until further notice, as we enter the 2020 Trinity Term. |
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2020-04-12
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Grenada Bankers Association to re-open banks to provide limited services to the public during the current State of Emergency. |
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2020-04-08
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced COVID-19 National Food Security Mitigation and Response Plan will provide relief through a number of activities |
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2020-04-07
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures deadlines for Filing and Paying PAYE and Gaming Tax are extended |
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2020-04-03
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Monetary Council agreed to temporarily reduce the Discount Rate to 2% to provide what it terms, "low-cost short-term credit"; Monetary Council also noted the increased credit allocation recently approved by the board. The decision makes an additional $138.1 million available to member Governments. |
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2020-03-30
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures land Revenue Division (IRD) wishes to advise the public that pursuant to Section 26 of the Tax Administration Act 2016, all filing deadlines due on the 30th and 31st March 2020 have been extended to April 30th 2020. |
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2020-03-30
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Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced There shall be no sale and consumption of alcohol in or in the vicinity of any shop, grocery store, or Supermarket or in any public place.If the manager, owner or other person in charge of any shop which sell groceries, grocery store or supermarket, or any employee of any of these entities, aids, abets or facilitates the breach of any regulation, without prejudice to any other penalty in law, the shop, grocery store or supermarket will be immediately closed. |
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2020-03-30
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Lockdown: Full lockdown mandatory curfew will be imposed beginning from 7:00 p.m. on Mo every person shall remain confined to their place of residence (inclusive of their yard space), to avoid contact outside of their household; except as provided in the Regulations or as may be authorized in writing by the Commissioner of Police.nday, March 30th, 2020, and ending at 7 p.m. on the 6th day of April 2020.This means that you are not permitted to go to the beach, go for a walk or visit your neighbour.You are only to leave for food or medical emergency, and grocery stores and shops will be open, but only on specified days.One person from each household shall be allowed to leave their residence once during a grocery day to attend shops which sell groceries, grocery stores and or supermarket in their own Parish. Any vehicle used during this period for this purpose must, where the vehicle is an omnibus carry only one person in a row of seats, and where the vehicle is a car shall only carry one person other than the driver. There shall be no for-hire vehicles used for this purpose. |
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2020-03-25
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Movement restrictions: Curfews 7pm-5am |
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2020-03-25
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Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Limited State of Emergency for the next 21 days. will take effect from 6:00 p.m. today, and will put a limit on a wide range of normal activities.Citizens will be allowed, between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., to leave their homes only to conduct certain designated activities. |
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2020-03-25
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings launch of the Ministry of Education’s Spice Math and M-Star Learning Support Platform for teachers, students and parents tonight (Wednesday March 25, 2020) |
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2020-03-24
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Government of Grenada, COVID-19 Economic Support Secretariat, (CESS) has officially been established to implement the Economic Stimulus packag |
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2020-03-24
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government of Grenada, COVID-19 Economic Support Secretariat, (CESS) has officially been established to implement the Economic Stimulus package announced in the National Address by Dr. the Right Honorable Keith Mitchell, Prime Minister, on March 20, 2020. |
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2020-03-23
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions the Government of Grenada announces that effective 11:59 p.m. Monday March 23 2020, no crew member of commercial vessels will be allowed or granted "Shore Leave." |
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2020-03-23
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Movement restrictions: Border closure ffective 11:59 p.m. Monday March 23 2020, no crew member of commercial vessels will be allowed or granted "Shore Leave." |
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2020-03-22
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures $20 million worth of payroll support; Adjust the small hoteliers’ facility at Grenada Development Bank to support all hoteliers by injecting an additional $7 million; Work with the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to provide unemployment benefits support due to the fallout of this pandemic initially estimated at $10 million; Suspend the two percent increase in NIS payments for the period; Encourage the trade union movement to work with the business community; Expand the public sector investment programmes; Suspend the monthly advance payment on Corporate Income Tax; Suspend the installment payments on the Annual Stamp Tax; Expand the small business soft lending facility at the Grenada Development Bank by an additional $5 million; Place on the price control list certain cleaning items to prevent price gouging at this time; Follow all necessary exemption protocols to provide incentives to private labs and medical facilities procuring items to support the fight against COVID-19; Increase farm labor support to immediately boost agricultural production islandwide; the government commits to ensuring that the cost of electricity will be reduced by 30 percent for March, April, and May in the first instance, to all consumers; Our financial institutions have also agreed, in principle, to provide a moratorium on principal and interest payments to their clients on the condition, for the three months in question, in the first instance. |
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2020-03-19
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings before disembarking, every passenger is required to complete a declaration form on his/her health status. You are also required to check in daily with the Ministry of Health, regardless of your point of origin. Additionally, you will be quarantined or isolated, if you become symptomatic during your stay. |
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2020-03-18
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Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions If you are NOT a Grenadian National, and in the last 14 days you have been to Iran, South Korea, China, or anywhere in Europe (including the UK), you will be refused entry into the country. If you are arriving from any other destination, you will be screened upon entry, and quarantined for 14 days. |
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2020-03-18
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies You will be quarantined for a period of 14 days upon arrival into Grenada, if you are a Grenadian National or Resident. |
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2020-03-18
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Social distancing: Schools closure
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2020-03-16
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services CLOSURE OF CONSTITUENCY OFFICES |
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2020-03-16
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Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Criminal Courts have agreed to adjourn ongoing criminal trials until further notice, and discharge the jury on those matters |
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2020-03-16
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Movement restrictions: Border closure passengers will not be allowed to disembark from ANY cruise ship on the shores of Grenada, until further notice. |
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2020-03-15
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Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
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2020-03-15
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
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2020-03-13
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Public health measures: General recommendations he Ministry of Health, Government of Grenada, is requesting that the general population considers suspending, with immediate effect, all public and other social gatherings, such as cultural, religious and sporting events, cinemas and other places that cannot guarantee a minimum of six (6) feet of social distancing. avoid public transportation |
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2020-03-13
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Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All youth development, cultural, and sporting activities postponed due to the threat of COVID-19 Virus |
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2020-03-09
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Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies A person who has travelled into the State of Grenada on or after the 9th day of March, 2020 shall immediately place himself in self-isolation for not less than fourteen days from his date of arrival, and immediately notify a police station in his parish in accordance with the Parish Boundaries Act, Chapter 224. |
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2020-03-09
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Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Quarantined people must install surveillance mobile application as pre-approved by the Ministry of Health |
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2020-03-04
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are being purchased to ensure that persons on the frontline of the preventive effort are properly protected and their level of exposure is minimal. We have also obtained thousands of masks, some of which are being distributed to our students in China, and arrangements are being made to transport the remainder to Grenada. |
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2020-03-04
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Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government has now made available an additional $2 million to bolster our COVID-19 preparedness actions |
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2020-03-04
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Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established A COVID-19 Coordinator, in the person of Dr. George Mitchell, has been appointed to manage the activities of all stakeholders, as they relate to the disease.The Sanitary Authority has been activated under the Acting Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for directing and mandating all technical-related activities relevant to COVID-19. |
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2020-03-03
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Public health measures: General recommendations The MOH advises people who develop a fever, cough or shortness of breath within 14 days of visiting the above listed countries, to contact their family doctor and the Health authorities on 440-2649 during regular working hours (i.e., 8:00am–4:00pm), 417-1079, or 417-2562 after regular working hours, weekends and holidays.
These travelers are advised to refrain from visiting health centers or the casualty department in the first instance. The general public is reminded to take the necessary precautions for prevention of respiratory infections: |
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2020-03-01
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Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system health team prepares for covid 19 |
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