KRALENDIJK - The Lieutenant-Governor of Bonaire announced that stricter corona measures will apply starting today at 6 p.m. until March 19, 11:59 p.m. to prevent an increase in the number of infections on the island. Yesterday, 55 active cases were registered.

The infections lead to great pressure on public health care, says Lieutenant-Governor Edison Rijna.

In order to contain the spread, it was decided to scale up from level 3 to level 5 of the plan of risk levels. This is in line with the earlier announcement indicating that a large increase in the number of infections requires upscaling. The vaccinations against the coronavirus will continue as usual.

Due to the new restrictions, unnecessary stores, contact professions, sports facilities, casinos, and cinemas will temporarily close their doors. A maximum of one person may be received at home and only one person per household is allowed in necessary stores. Furthermore, pick-up is only allowed at restaurants and cafés until 10 p.m. Finally, the Lieutenant-Governor recommends working from home where possible.

The schools remain open. In secondary education, students should be taught in smaller classes.