BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Mar. 31, 2022– Come Friday, April 1, all COVID-19 restrictions, apart from those in place for persons crossing the border, will be lifted. This will allow all clubs and bars to open their doors to the public, and mask-wearing will no longer be required indoors.

According to Statutory Instrument 61 of 2022, which was gazetted today, March 31, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has reached the conclusion that, since the threat of community spread of COVID-19 has dwindled at both the district and national levels, most restrictions can be safely lifted. The Ministry has noted, however, that it is still necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by persons arriving at any land or sea ports. As a result, tourists entering the country must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, whether arriving by land or by sea, and if they fail to do so they must be tested at their point of entry. Furthermore, Belizeans leaving the country must be fully vaccinated. All other restrictions, however, will be lifted.

Despite the lifting of restrictions, though, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital has issued a memorandum informing that the use of face masks on the hospital’s premises remains mandatory.