In addressing the nation just moments ago, Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert Minnis of the Bahamas has announced that new measures will be put in place to help with the increasing cases including:
1. International commercial flights and vessels will only be permitted from Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union as of Wednesday, July 22 at midnight.
2. Bahamasair will cease all outgoing flights to the United States effective immediately.
3. All returning residents, Bahamians or others, will require a negative PCR COVID-19 test.
4. Bahamians and residents who are not in possession of a negative PCR COVID-19 test will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
5. Quarantine time will be considered vacation for public servants.
6. Domestic travel will continue within The Bahamas but individuals must complete the travel visa form at www.travel.gov.bs
7. Public and private beaches and parks in New Providence, Paradise Island, Rose Island and the surrounding cays will be closed until further notice as of today. Restaurants at Arawak Cay and Potter's Cay will also be required to close.