So, what is the State of Emergency, and what does it mean for you? Mainly, it institutes a national curfew for all citizens, except essential services. Here's the PM's outline:
Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, Announces Nat'l State of Emergency
"I will be advising His Excellency the Governor General to declare a nationwide state of emergency for the country of Belize. This will go into effect at midnight on Wednesday, April 1st, and will include a curfew from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. every day. The state of emergency is to last for 30 days in the first instance. For its duration people will be advised to shelter in place even during daylight hours and only to come out as absolutely necessary for purposes of procuring supplies, and doing such business and activities as are exigently required."
"We are giving a couple of days' notice for two reasons. Our people must have a chance to prepare for the new normal; and our officials must have a little more time to ensure that all systems are in place to guarantee the absolute availability of foodstuff and other critical supplies."
The list of essential services will be circulated tomorrow. Also, at the 10:00 AM press conference, the Prime Minister is expected to outline with greater precision the specific restrictions on movements during the State of Emergency.
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