Additionally, he stressed that Jamaicans have also started to take the COVID-19 pandemic for granted.
He announced that effective Monday, March 1, the daily curfew will remain from 8 pm until 5 am. This will remain in force until March 22.
Regarding zoos, parks, gyms, attractions and bars, these facilities will close at 6 pm daily between March 1 and March 22.
In relation to both public and private schools, only students sitting external examinations in grades 6, 11, 12 and 13 are required to attend until March 22. All other students are to access classes via the online modality.
Starting Thursday, March 4, a work-from-home order will be enforced in the public sector, including ministries, departments and agencies. This will run until March 22.
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