The
In a statement, the
It said the regional airline, LIAT, which is headquartered here, cargo craft, private jets and small private aircraft will be allowed to fly into and out of
'This decision expands the announced ban on citizens from several identified countries.. Those citizens of those several countries who would have arrived on
The statement said that commercial air carriers that choose to fly empty aircraft to
'While there has been no confirmed cases of community spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the government's several ministries have been closely monitoring all developments, here and abroad.
But the statement said it has now become evident 'after examining the extant conditions and the disregard displayed by attendees at funerals that little or no attention is being paid to the announced policy of limited social gatherings of 25 persons. That policy is being violated, despite the severity of the threat of community spread of the coronavirus.'
The statement said that the announced policy which limits social gatherings to 25 persons, has been disregarded and violated especially by returning nationals 'who feel a strong urge to re-connect with grieving family and friends.
'Funerals have served as a means of social expression of love and tenderness. However, the conditions of the spread of the coronavirus have compelled a change in behaviour,' the statement said, adding that '
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