Statia Further Eases Health Restrictions 

By: - February 20th, 2022
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The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has further eased its health restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The island is now allowing a maximum of 50 people inside restaurants and bars, or 50 percent of full capacity. 

The island has also waived maximum capacities for supermarkets and other “non-essential businesses.”

Travelers will still have to show a negative PCR test within 48 hours before departure to Statia, while monitoring for vaccinated travelers for five days remains in effect. 

For more, visit Statia

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