WILLEMSTAD - At the press conference on March 16 at 6:00 PM, Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath announced that measures will be taken starting tomorrow. The airspace of Curacao is closed, only residents of Curacao are allowed to return home as long as the airlines continue to fly. Catering establishments such as snack bars and restaurants may only remain open for 'take-out'. If this is not possible, they must close.

There are currently no reports of new infections. From this moment on, it is recommended to work from home as much as possible and to leave the house only for necessary shopping. The usual preventive safety measures should be observed, keep 2 meters away from others and do not touch others.

Check our website for a more detailed list of the measures announced today.