All You Need to Know About New Restrictions for NP, Abaco and Eleuthera

Prime Minister Hubert Minnis loosened restrictions for New Providence and Abaco, while tightening measures for Eleuthera.

Why it matters

The number of COVID-19 cases in New Providence and Abaco has slowed and health officials say they are encouraged by the decrease, while cases have heightened in Eleuthera, causing concern as the island battle 117 cases.

Key points

New Providence and Abaco

• The 24-hour weekend curfew was lifted on New Providence and Abaco, replaced with a 6 pm to 5 am curfew on weekends.
• Beginning tomorrow, Monday 9th, a new weekday curfew imposed from 9 pm to 5 am  in NP and Abaco. The curfew will be implemented in Grand Bahama on weekdays and weekends.
• Retail businesses and pharmacies can begin in-store services, Monday to Saturday.
• Grocery stores can reopen to the public on Saturdays, restocking on Sundays.
• Arawak Cay can restart outdoor dining Monday to Friday.
• Hotels can resume in-door dining.
• Beaches and parks are opened to the public on weekends from 5 am to 6 pm. Groups are still limited to 5 people.

Eleuthera

Excludes Spanish Wells and Harbour Island

• Effective this week, a 24-hour weekend curfew will begin at 6 pm every Friday to 5 am every Monday.
• A daily curfew will be imposed from 6 pm to 5 am.
• Businesses can operate during the week but can not operate on weekends.
• Bars and restaurants will be closed.
• Funerals and weddings are restricted to 10 people, excluding officiant; graveside services permitted only; no wedding receptions permitted.
• No indoor church services allowed.
• No in-person classes permitted.

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