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2020-09-03		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Jamaica is looking into the possibility of allowing persons in quarantine to vote, as the nation gears up for the General Election on September 3, amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
2020-09-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The Government of the Cayman Islands will reopen its borders to international travel starting September 1.
2020-08-24		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services August 24, small outdoor events such as parties, round robins, launches and festivals will be allowed to operate only on specific days.
2020-08-18		Public health measures: General recommendations People’s National Party’s (PNP) spokesman on health and wellness, Dr Morais Guy, today made an appeal to the general public to wear masks and adhere to the practice of social distancing during the general election campaign period.
2020-08-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie is reminding the public that 36 beaches and rivers are officially closed as of today, Friday, August 14. decision reflected glaring and continuous breaches of the COVID-19 protocols must be closed at this time. We will be monitoring these locations to make sure that they are closed until permission is given for re-opening
2020-08-14		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Private labs must be validated to test for COVID-19
2020-08-14		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Security guards will be called on to ensure that protocols are maintained at the private institutions. We will be looking in the ministry [of national security]to see how we can expand that role because we don’t have enough officers...to be everywhere monitoring who is wearing masks, and maintaining social distance," Dr Chang argued.
2020-07-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of over 20 people remain banned until after sept. 30
2020-07-30		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Public transport will operate an hour before the curfew starts and an hour before it ends to ensure passengers reach their destinations.
2020-07-30		Movement restrictions: Curfews 23:00-05:00 (local time) nationwide curfew and other coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions will be extended through September 30.
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Testing policy All travellers arriving in Jamaica will be tested for COVID-19 and screened for symptoms at the airport.
2020-07-30		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public The wearing of facing masks in public is mandatory, in addition to social distancing of 2 m (6 ft). until at least until after sept. 30
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Day-care centres will be allowed to reopen for an initial two-week period, beginning Tuesday (July 21) as the Government continues to ease restrictions that were imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
2020-07-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Effective Tuesday (July 21), sports bars will be allowed to reopen their doors for business. This was announced by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who said these venues will be conditionally opened until July 31.
2020-07-19		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies One of the measures that will be taken once the borders reopen include having passengers take a COVID-19 test 72 hours before entering the country. Visitors will also be taken to a monitored self isolation for five days, following which they will be given another COVID-19 test and if negative, they will be permitted to leave.
2020-07-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Come Tuesday (July 21), only senior citizens aged 75 and older will be required to remain indoors under the stay-at-home Order, which is in place to protect the most vulnerable from the coronavirus (COVID-19).
2020-07-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The Government has relaxed the restriction of movement imposed on this group, raising the targeted age from 65 years to 75 years.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions full reopening of Jamaica’s borders to international travel and, in particular, the restart of the country’s tourism industry.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Jamaica is set to welcome its first set of tourists on Monday (June 15), since the closure of the country’s borders to international travel on March 24 as part of measures to contain local transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Between 5,000 and 6,000 visitors are expected up to June 30. full reopening of Jamaica’s borders to international travel and, in particular, the restart of the country’s tourism industry.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  full reopening of Jamaica’s borders to international travel and, in particular, the restart of the country’s tourism industry.
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Furnishings within the airport have been rearranged, while there is technology to capture the temperature of passengers and sanitisation stations installed to satisfy health requirements under COVID-19
2020-06-08		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools Reopen For CSEC And CAPE Students June 8
2020-06-08		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns The sessions, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 8 to 15, were critical in preparing stakeholders for the reopening of the nation’s borders to visitors beginning Monday, June 15. Participants, including operators and workers, were sensitised about the safety protocols in order to protect themselves, their families and community against COVID-19.
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Curfews extension: The Government of Jamaica announced that effective Tuesday, May 26, a curfew is in effect from 9:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M.
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 15 Persons Now Allowed At Weddings
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services As the ‘work safe, work smart’ order takes effect Monday (June 1), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging employers to make allowances for certain categories of employees to continue working from home.
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system As more Jamaicans return to their physical places of work today (June 1), the Ministry of Health and Wellness, through its ‘Every One Counts’ campaign, commenced the distribution of masks to members of the public as part of its coronavirus (COVID-19) control efforts. Through the initiative, which commenced at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston, more than 2,000 KN95 masks are to be distributed in major transport hubs and town squares islandwide by the Ministry’s regional health authorities, to promote the use of masks in public spaces.
2020-06-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures $3.6 Billion Transferred To Persons Under CARE Programme
2020-05-31		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Workspace protocols for reopening
2020-05-24		Movement restrictions: Curfews The nationwide curfew has been extended until 31 May. on 24 may from 20.00 to 05.00, and will adjust for the Labour Day holiday; the holiday curfew will begin 24 May at 15.00 and end at 08.00 on 26 May, then resume at 21.00 and end on 31 May at 05.00. Essential workers are exempt.
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential businesses, including educational institutions and recreational, tourist and leisure facilities, will be closed until 31 May.
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services stay-at-home and work-from-home orders end may 31
2020-05-13		Movement restrictions: Curfews Government of Jamaica announced that effective May 13, 2020, a curfew is in effect from 8:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. daily.
2020-05-02		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Health Ministry spends $2.5 Billion on COVID-19 response measures
2020-04-22		Movement restrictions: Curfews extended: The country is under a nationwide curfew until 6 May from 06.00 to 18.00 (local time). Essential workers are exempt.
2020-04-18		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All air and sea ports remain closed to incoming passenger traffic until at least 31 May. *Outgoing and cargo flights continue to operate, but flight availability is likely to be very limited
2020-04-14		Lockdown: Partial lockdown the Government of Jamaica instituted a lockdown of the parish of St. Catherine, beginning April 15 at 5:00 A.M. until April 22 at 5:00 A.M.
2020-04-14		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Those in public spaces in St Catherine during the period of the lock-down must wear a mask covering the nose and mouth.
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging Jamaicans who may be experiencing anxiety or stress out of concern over the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to contact its mental health line at 888 NEW LIFE (888-639-5433).
2020-04-05		Movement restrictions: Border closure  On April 5, 2020, the Government of Jamaica announced that ports would remain closed for an additional 14 days, until April 18th.
2020-04-01		Movement restrictions: Curfews daily: 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. island curfew. The curfew will run for seven days and is scheduled to end at 6:00 A.M. on April 8, 2020.
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies With effect from the 25th day of March 2020 for a period of fourteen (14) days, all persons 75 years and older must stay at home, subject to exemptions to be specified
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Schools closure
2020-03-21		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Air and seaports will be closed for 14 days
2020-03-20		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings All travelers entering the island with recent travel to China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom may be denied entry or will be subject to immediate quarantine or isolation if symptomatic.
2020-03-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services stay-at-home and work-from-home orders for non essentials
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All travelers from countries w/ transmission of the COVID-19 are required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Those with symptoms are placed in govt. isolation/quarantine facilities
2020-03-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Airline crew will be given special permission to enter the country but are expected to remain in specified locations with restricted movement.
2020-03-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Citizens, non-Jamaicans with permanent residency, and those with marriage exemptions who have travelled to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, and Singapore in the past 14 days will be subject to health assessments and quarantines.
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Citizens, non-Jamaicans with permanent residency, and those with marriage exemptions who have travelled to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, and Singapore in the past 14 days will be subject to health assessments and quarantines.
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions All travellers with recent travel history to China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Singapore, South Korea and Spain will be subjected to immediate quarantine or could be denied entry.