The Ministry of Health is extending the mask mandate it reintroduced over a week
ago, in response to reports that the cases of the COVID-19 virus are on the rise.
The ministry said in a press release, that in May the World Health Organization
(WHO) declared the end of the public health emergency for the COVID-19 virus.
However, it noted, the threat of COVID-19 and its associated risks remain, and is
very evident, as the virus has not been eliminated.
“The Ministry remains steadfast in its commitment to providing the best possible
healthcare to citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda, in a safe environment.
“Therefore, effective immediately, persons visiting or working on the premises of
public Healthcare Institutions, will be required to wear a clean, properly fitted
mask covering the nose and mouth,” it added.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Ministry of Health Headquarters
Health Centers / Clinics / Polyclinics
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Medical Benefits Scheme
Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital
Fiennes Institute
Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services
Central Board of Health
AIDS Secretariat
CARE Project
Hannah Thomas Hospital
The ministry is also reminding residents to continue to practice appropriate
infection control measures, good hand washing and workplace hygiene, and cough
and sneeze etiquette as in the protocols already established.
