BELIZE CLOSES ITS BORDERS FROM MIDNIGHT THIS SATURDAY

Information: Noticaribe

The Belize government reported that these measures only apply to the movement of people and do not apply to cargo trucks or cargo planes.

CHETUMAL, MX.- Starting at midnight this Saturday, March 21, the government of Belize will close its northern border, which borders Mexico, through the State of Quintana Roo, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, since so far remains free of this disease.

Through a statement, and at the end of the second meeting of the National Committee for Health Oversight, measures were agreed to protect the health of Belizean citizens and reduce the threat of transmission of COVID-19 in Belize, taking into account the behavior that has been held at international and regional borders.

The committee determines that as of midnight on Saturday, March 21, the northern border of Belize will be closed and only cargo trucks will be allowed to transit, in addition to which only Belizean citizens, residents and diplomats residing in Belize, will be able to enter to the country, but will be subject to inspection and possible quarantine for 14 days.



Similarly, the northern border will be closed to nationals and residents who wish to travel to Belize except in an emergency.

Philip S.W Goldson International Airport will be closed as of Monday, March 23 after the departure of the last scheduled flight.

The Belize government reported that these measures only apply to the movement of people and do not apply to cargo trucks or cargo planes.

Social gatherings will be limited to 25 people. This includes funerals, weddings, and other social events. This limit does not apply to places of employment that should have business protocols for social distancing and business continuity plans.

They claim that prevention and the practice of self-isolation are the two most important steps that can be taken to prevent an outbreak in the community.

The Government stresses the importance of respecting and abiding by the safety isolation instructions issued by the Ministry of Health.

All of these restrictions will be reviewed after 30 days.