Wearing of masks in Barbados is now optional with a few exceptions.
Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw made the announcement yesterday evening from the Prime Minister’s residence during a televised press conference. The statement was that effective 12.01 today the wearing of masks as a form of protection from the Covid-19 virus would be mandatory only in the following circumstances.
- In nursing homes, private hospitals and senior homes
- In health care institutions, including staff, visitors, clients and patients
- Institutions where medical and dental services are provided
- In prison, including staff, prisoners and visitors
- Staff and students at educational institutions
- Nurseries and day care facilities, both children and adults
- People with Covid-19
- People travelling on public transportation
The Acting Prime Minister also revealed that following the direction of other countries worldwide and Barbados’ low positivity rate, effective today Barbados will also discontinue all Covid-19 related travel protocols. It therefore means that there will be no testing requirements for entering Barbados whether persons are vaccinated or unvaccinated.
