Key points from the April 8, 2021 address to the nation by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic.
Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic
- 7 new cases – all females
- Random testing programme in communities will continue
- Positivity rate has been below 5 per cent
- Last couple days trending at 2 per cent
- Even below 2 per cent
- We still have cases and we want the rate lower.
- But we are going in the right direction
- Please continue
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley
- We have been conscious have responded to the protocols and cooperative.
- We have to continue to live.
- The one thing we can’t do is to stay still.
- It is critical to start to look to see how best Barbados can come back with a level of normalcy.
- Gyms were kept close for some time – exercise was outdoors.
- Health officials believe we can reopen gyms with strict protocols in place.
- The new measures take effect from April 11 to April 26 with continued review.
- Beaches and parks can open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. – no picnics or parties.
- Still trying to avoid large gatherings and mixing.
- Small pleasure crafts can operate at 50 per cent.
- Water sports operates can now operate their trade.
- Health officials believe we can reopen gyms with strict protocols in place
- No curfew – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- 11 p.m . to 5 a.m. on Thursday to Sunday.
- Bars can open up at 50 per cent capacity.
- Cinemas and discos remain closed.
- Fast food restaurants can have patrons in the restaurants with protocols in place.
- No cap of 75 people for church services but still maintaining the six feet of distance – mask wearing continues.
- Churches were doing an excellent job adhering to the protocols.
- Dinners are permitted.
- 100 max for wedding ceremonies – no partying.
- 100 max can attend funeral services.
- Cruise ships to assist with the evacuation process.
