Grenada’s Response to the threat of COVID-19

Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation actively engaging stakeholders

The Government of Grenada through the Ministry of Health (MOH) continues to work with all stakeholders to implement strong measures in response to the external threat of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Grenada remains well-informed of the latest international developments while implementing measures to safeguard citizens and visitors alike. To date, Grenada has no confirmed cases of COVID-19.

As it relates to the country’s important tourism sector, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Hon. Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen, together with the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Grenada Airports Authority (GAA), continue to engage stakeholders to ensure that they understand and observe the necessary protocols. The Minister convened meetings with Tour Operators, Taxi Associations, representatives of the Marine and Yachting Association of Grenada (MAYAG) and the accommodation sector to reassure them that government is cognizant of the challenges that the industry is facing and is doing its best to support as needed.

The Government of Grenada issued the following travel advisory on March 17, 2020. Countries placed on Grenada’s restricted travel list include: Iran, China, South Korea, Singapore, Japan and Europe including the United Kingdom and Ireland.

1. Non-nationals originating from the above mentioned countries in the last 14 days will be refused entry into Grenada.
2. Grenadian nationals/residents travelling to or from any of the above locations will be quarantined for a period of 14 days upon arrival into Grenada.
3. If you are arriving from any other destination, you will be screened upon entry, and quarantined for 14 days (The Ministry of Health will determine the facility).
4. Before disembarking, every passenger is required to complete a declaration form on his/her health status.
5. On March 16, the Government of Grenada announced that passengers will not be allowed to disembark from ANY cruise ship on the shores of Grenada, until further notice.
6. All yachts and small vessels will now be processed/screened through the Camper and Nicholson Port Louis marina in Grenada and Tyrrel Bay Marina in Carriacou.

Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean remains committed to delivering an outstanding experience to all our visitors. We wish to remind you to continue to practice all safety and health protocols outlined by the Government. For those of you returning to your country of residence during this period, please contact your travel agent to make the necessary arrangements.

Given the fluidity of the global COVID-19 pandemic, please note that all air travel and cruise ship advisories are subject to change, as more information becomes available. For further information please visit the Government of Grenada’s webpage at www.mgovernance.net/moh/ or the Ministry of Health’s Facebook page at Facebook/HealthGrenada.

The Ministry of Health has advised the public to continue using proper hygiene methods when they cough and sneeze and to practice social distancing.

COVID 19 Hotline: (473) 53VIRUS – 538-4787 or 458-4787