Additional restrictions announced today imposes a 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew from Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 to February 10th, 2021 for the Island of Providenciales and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force will continue its efforts to increase enforcement of the Public and Environmental Health (Covid-19) (Control Measures) Regulations 2020.
In a bid to slow down the rate of infections and rise in deaths as a result of COVID-19, residents and visitors in the Territory, specifically on the Island of Providenciales are reminded that these regulations were created to protect the community’s health and breaching the Public and Environmental Health (Covid-19) (Control Measures) Regulations 2020 can put you at risk.
An additional restriction was also placed on all businesses to cease operations by 8:00 p.m. daily.
Commissioner of Police, Trevor Botting said, “We are also committed to protecting the health of communities during this pandemic so you will see a police response and you will get stopped if you are breaking curfew. Of course, this curfew does not apply to those in the hotel industry transferring to and from work. However, we will be taking a zero-tolerance approach; tickets will be issued and persons will be arrested in some circumstances. The citations apply to individuals and businesses”. Commissioner Botting in encouraging residents added, “Please comply with the curfew restrictions. Work with us and help us to protect you.”