2020 in Barbados
This article lists events from the year 2020 in Barbados.
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Incumbents
- Monarch: Elizabeth II
- Governor-General: Dame Sandra Mason
- Prime Minister: Mia Mottley
Events
- 17 March - The Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic confirmed the first two cases in Barbados.[1]
- 26 March - The Prime Minister declares a public health emergency and puts into effect a curfew from 28 March to 14 April. Private sector businesses would be closed starting 28 March until the 15 of April, except for those excluded by the government such as groceries, pharmacies, gas stations and farms, which each have specific allowed operating hours. Restaurants remain open but only for drive-through and take away services. Anyone who does not follow the new order without proper explanation is now liable to a fine of BBD $50,000, one year in prison, or both.[2][3]
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References
- "Barbados records two cases of COVID-19". www.nationnews.com.
- "VIDEO: Barbados under curfew from March 28". www.loopnewsbarbados.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- bgis (2020-03-27). "Extracts – Emergency Management (COVID-19) Order, 2020". GIS. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
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