WILLEMSTAD - Tourists remain welcome on Curaçao, despite the island going into lockdown. The government announced on Monday that Curaçao will be locked for at least two weeks from Wednesday. Borders and the airport remain open, but tourists must adhere to the applicable corona measures.
In the past two weeks, Curaçao saw a significant increase in the number of corona infections, partly due to the British variant. More and more people are also being admitted to intensive care.
Everyone should stay at home and avoid contact with others as much as possible, outgoing Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath announced. "We must do everything we can to prevent the spread of corona," said Rhuggenaath.
During lockdown, the curfew remains between 9:00 PM and 4:30 AM. A plachi di dia (license plate of the day) is also introduced. This means that people are only allowed to take to the streets two days a week, based on their number plate, to visit essential stores, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, and gas stations. In addition, the car-free Sunday will be introduced.
Exceptions are made for the plachi di dia for people who bring their children to school or day care. The residents of Curaçao are also allowed to be on the road if they have a vaccination appointment.