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Regulations for week 27 April to 5 May
The Government of Grenada announces the imposition of a new curfew period, beginning on Monday, 27 April at 7 pm, and ending on Tuesday, 5 May 2020 at 7 am. 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. The designated business days for this week are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, Sunday, unless notified in advance, otherwise. The business days designated this week reflect changes from the previous week, as a result of the May Day/Labour Day bank holiday on 1 May, which falls on Friday of this week. During the assigned business days for this week, the public is also allowed to engage in outdoor exercise, alone or together with family members living under the same roof. Exercise must not exceed an hour and a half per day, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 6 pm. Please note that all BEACHES remain CLOSED. The Government of Grenada reminds that each person is required to wear a mask or face covering over their mouth and nose, when they are in, or attempting to enter, or are in a line to enter a business place, establishment or government building. So too if they are in a vehicle with any other person, then each person in that vehicle must wear a mask. The public is again cautioned to exercise physical distancing of at least 6 feet from the next person in order to minimise the spread of the Covid-19 virus. As per Section 5(1) of the Regulations, please note that every establishment or business shall remain closed except for the following:
Wholesale or retail grocery stores, and commercial bakeries from 8 am to 5 pm on designated business days, and in the case of grocery stores through a delivery service from Monday to Thursday, and Saturday and Sunday
Suppliers who supply grocery stores, as authorised in writing by the Commissioner of Police, acting on the direction of the Cabinet
Doctors’ offices, dentists’ offices, opticians’ offices, hospitals, medical facilities and pharmacies and medical supply establishments
Gas stations from 6 am to 5 pm on designated business days
Hardware stores from 8 am to 5 pm on designated business days
Hotels, excluding any spas, gyms, discotheques and restaurants therein, however such restaurants may offer takeaway or room service, and where a hotel remains open the hotel’s staff shall remain on the premises for the duration of the period under regulation 2 (1); hotel employers shall bear the costs of the board and lodging of such staff members
Banks, credit unions and money services business from 8 am to 4 pm on designated business days
Commercial ports and related businesses from 8 am to 5 pm on designated business days subject to any variation by the Ports Authority
Airports subject to regulation 10 (1) (a)
Commercial courier flights as authorised by the Airports Authority
Drive-through or takeaway services by food vendors and restaurants from 8 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday
Registered or bona fide fishermen, farmers and butchers engaged in their business on designated business days
Veterinarians engaged in their trade on designated business days
Accountants engaged in their trade on designated business days
Insurance companies on designated business days
Businesses licensed to provide security guard services
Manufacturers and suppliers of personal protective equipment and hand sanitisation products
Works of construction only in the case of urgent plumbing, electrical, roof repairs or other emergency repairs for a home or business
The Inland Revenue Division on designated business days
Such other businesses or undertakings as may be specifically exempted in writing by the Commissioner of Police acting on the direction of the Cabinet.