Curfew hours now 22:30hrs-04:00hrs

— gyms to operate at 50 per cent capacity

GOVERNMENT has taken a decision to reduce the time for the national curfew, moving it from 21:00 hrs-04:00 hrs to 22:30 hrs-04:00 hrs.
This and other emergency measures were made pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) (b) of the Direction by the President, given under the Public Health Ordinance, Cap. 145, and published in the Gazette, Legal Supplement –B, March 16, 2020.

According to health authorities, the COVID–19 Emergency Measures (No. 8) will expire on November 30, 2020 unless earlier terminated, extended or amended by notice of the Minister of Public Health after an assessment of the prevailing public health conditions, created by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
These measures were adjusted by Government, following an assessment of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the reduction in the hours of the national curfew, Government has agreed that gyms and fitness centres may be opened, but only at 50 per cent capacity of the building and by appointments, to minimise the risk and spread of the coronavirus.

The operator of a gym and fitness centre shall be responsible for ensuring that his/her staff and customers comply with the notice and any guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
It was also decided that drive-in cinemas will be able to operate under strict guidelines, but other recreational facilities such as bars, clubs or discotheque will remain closed.
Government has also prohibited recreational activities at rivers, creeks, beaches, swimming pools and “internal waters”.

“If any person, organiser or operator who is allowed to host an event or operate a business under this paragraph (paragraph 2 of the orders), fails to comply with this notice or any guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health, the Minister of Health may close the operations of that business or prohibit that event,” said Government in its new gazetted orders.

While monitoring of the situation and enforcing these measures are easy in Region Four, access to certain hinterland areas is difficult, so Government, as part of an effort to contain the spread in those regions, has restricted non-essential travel in and out of Regions One and Nine, until November 30, 2020.

These control measures are often hard to cope with, but, considering the prevailing circumstances, persons must be cautious and vigilant, as they continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19.

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