By: Spokesman Newsroom
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday 17th February 2022) — Member of the National COVID-19 National Task Force Superintendent Cromwell Henry is advising the public that despite the relaxing of restrictions, the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Act is unchanged. He made the appeal at the NEOC Press briefing on Wednesday 16th February 2022, addressing misunderstandings about the announcement by Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris at his press conference the week before.
Superintendent Henry explained: “Due to the good cooperation of you, members of the public, we saw a steady decline in a number of new COVID-19 cases and significant reduction in the number of active cases long before March — we have 68 active cases presently. As a result, the Cabinet, on the advice of the National COVID-19 Task Force, removed this restriction effective February 12th. However, the COVID-19 Prevention and Control Act, which sets out the procedures and protocols intended to control the spread of the virus, has not been amended. All the protocols and procedures for bars and restaurants, sports and other social activities remain the same.”
For events with more than 25 persons, and for events where bands or DJs are expected to play in any public place, an application for permission must be sent to the Commissioner of Police via police.kn. Superintendent Henry also reminded organisers to pay attention to venue size: “We are very particular with the number of persons permitted to attend events in enclosed buildings. Enclosed outdoor venues are preferable and safer.”