Covid-19: Public Officers To Inspect Businesses
In an effort to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Public Officers “will be inspecting any business which has been allowed to remain open for strict social distancing” and any business “not following the guidelines will be issued an immediate closure notice.”
Some establishments — such as spas, gyms, cinemas, bars, clubs, restaurant dine-in services and more — have already been ordered to close pursuant to the Public Health Act from March 23 until 5.00pm on March 30th, however some businesses can open, for example, while retail stores in general have to close, the official notice said “except supermarkets, grocery stores, pharmacies, health supplies, utilities and IT support.”
Some of the companies which remain open — such as banks and grocery stores — have already announced reduced hours, strict social distancing measures and are limiting the amount of people in their establishments at one time.
A Government spokesperson said, “Public Officers will be inspecting any business which has been allowed to remain open for strict social distancing. Any business that is not following the guidelines will be issued an immediate closure notice.”
The full Social Distancing & Closure Schedule follows below [PDF here]
As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate information, and you can find more information on the links below.
- Our continuously updated live blog here
- All our coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic here
- The official Bermuda Government website here
- Dashboard showing all the cases worldwide here
- Our newly launched Covid-19 website here.
Officials are urging everyone to please follow all guidance like washing your hands, adhering to self quarantine if relevant, and practicing social distancing, and they have asked that if it is not urgent, a necessity or work, to please stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
