PRESS RELEASE: Non-medical masks
Prime Minister Minnis announces ban on import of non-medical masks to help develop local industry The importation of non-medical protective face masks will be prohibited, effective 8am Friday 10 April 2020, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today. This does not apply to the importation of medical-grade masks for health care workers. […]
Extension of grocery store hours announced
Prime Minister Minnis announces extension of grocery store hours to 10pm Special schedule released for essential workers Grocery store hours have been extended for the general public until 10pm on Tuesday 7 April and Wednesday 8 April, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced today in a statement to the press. […]
Family Island communities exempted from shopping schedule
During a virtual meeting with Family Island administrators on Monday afternoon, Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis exempted island communities from the food shopping schedule that went into effect on 6 April. Family Island store owners may manage shoppers based on strict physical distancing protocols already in place under the Emergency Powers Order […]
KEY TAKEAWAYS COVID-19 Communication – 6 April
-Another lockdown period comes into effect on Wednesday 8 April at 9 p.m. until Tuesday 14 April at 5 a.m. -Until the new lockdown period (Wednesday 8 April 9.p.m), the 24-hour curfew will be observed. -Upon the expiration of the new lockdown (Tuesday 14 April 5a.m.), the 24-hour curfew will continue. -Lockdowns will occur every […]
Highlights – 1 April COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Update by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis 1 April 2020 HIGHLIGHTS Prime Minister Minnis provided important information in a national briefing on Wednesday as it relates to where The Bahamas stands in the fight against COVID-19. The Bahamas is now experiencing a surge. There is community spread. As confirmed by the […]