During the press conference, it was reported that no to mild complaints have been found in the majority of the infected persons, but that stricter measures are necessary. These measures apply for 10 days, until September 30 at 11:59 PM.
What are the measures:
- The starting point remains: stay at home as much as possible.
- Working at home is encouraged as much as possible.
- The construction sector can continue to function.
- All food and beverage outlets will be closed. Delivery and collection is allowed until a maximum of 10 pm.
- All companies that practice so-called contact professions in the field of personal care will be closed (think of hairdressers, nail stylists, etc.).
- All gyms will be closed, open-air sports with fleeting contact, without an audience, are allowed.
- Casinos are closed.
- Funerals are allowed with a maximum of 10 people in the farewell room.
- Marriage ceremonies at the registry office are allowed without an invitee.
- Elderly care can remain open, but with guidelines from Public Health.
- All shops, companies and institutions will be closed with the exception of: vital sectors such as healthcare (including informal care), government, financial institutions, organizations such as Selibon, BIA and WEB.
- However, the botikas, supermarkets, gas stations and building material shops will remain open until a maximum of 8 p.m. Visitors are asked to adhere to the door policy and the maximum capacity of the stores.
- The schools and childcare will remain open, under strict conditions of Public Health. If people test positive, the necessary measures will be taken to prevent spread.
- Transport of people with essential professions in vans, may only wear mouth masks as passengers and driver.
- Religious activities are allowed with a maximum of 10 people.
- All events (APK permit required) and meetings will be canceled, with the exception of meetings in connection with crisis consultations. Gatherings may consist of a maximum of 10 people.
- I have submitted a request to make Bonaire a code orange destination. If this is granted, flights from the Netherlands are still allowed, but it is advised to make only necessary trips.
- Inter-island flights remain as it was: only for returnees and essential professions.
“These are tough measures, for the next 10 days. But these are important to ensure that the virus has a minimal chance of spreading. I therefore appeal to all residents of Bonaire, because if we take a step back now we will soon be able to relax again, “said Lieutenant Governor Rijna.
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