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April 1, 2020:  Further to the Emergency Order, “Emergency Powers (COVID 19) (NO. 2) Order, 2020,” announced by Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, as of Friday, March 27, the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) has closed the Lynden Pindling International Airport and all additional airports throughout The Bahamas to incoming flights carrying passengers.

• Airlines are permitted, with proper approval, to fly empty aircraft into The Bahamas to retrieve international visitors and return them to their home country.
• The Emergency Order remains in effect until Wednesday, April 8, unless otherwise stated.
• Preventative restrictions are being enforced to prevent further spread of COVID-19 . […]”

March 25, 2020: The port of Freeport, Grand Bahama – including Buckeye, Bahama Rock, Freeport Container Port (FCP) – is open for business, but subject to restrictions imposed by the Government to prevent the spread of COVID 19.

More information:

https://www.bahamas.com/pressroom/bahamas-ministry-tourism-aviation-statement-covid-19-5

COVID-19 Hotline Numbers

The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that there are several hotline numbers established for persons who have:

• travelled to COVID-19 affected countries; or
• been in close contact with persons who travelled to COVID-19 affected countries;
• experienced respiratory symptoms; or
• sought advice on medical care. 

The hotline numbers are:

• 376-9350    8:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.;
• 376-9387    8:00 P.M. – 8:00 A.M.; and
• 376-9357.

More information:

http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/health

Forthcoming