By Sue-Ann Wayow
HEALTH Minister Terrence Deyalsingh is reminding the population that from Monday, the TT Safe Zone policy comes into effect for the fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
In a statement on Monday, Deyalsingh said that those business will be allowed to operate as Safe Zones and provide services to the public, until further notice, Monday through Sunday, provided that they meet the requirements of the Safe Zone policy as laid out in Regulation 6 of the Public Health Regulations, 2021 or any subsequent replacement regulations.
These establishments are:
- Restaurants;
- Bars;
- A common gaming house, betting pool or office licensed under the Gambling and Betting Act;
- A cinema or theatre licensed under the Cinematograph Act;
- A private members’ club licensed under the Registration of Clubs Act;
- A theatre under the Theatres and Dancehalls Act;
- Gyms and fitness studios; and
- Waterparks.
Owners, operators and customers are being reminded that the consumption of any food or drink and/or in house dining on the premises of the businesses listed above is permitted only if the businesses meet the requirements of the Safe Zone policy.
But not all businesses under the safe zone policy opened on Monday.
The minister stated, “The consumption of any food or drink outside the premises of the businesses or on the roadside of the businesses remains strictly prohibited. The sale or consumption of alcohol on the premises or precincts of the businesses remains strictly prohibited.”
Further, owners and operators of the businesses that choose to operate as a Safe Zone and provide in-house dining services, are advised that they may also provide curb side pick-up and drive-through services in addition to the in-house dining services but in-house pick-up services are prohibited.
Owners, operators and customers are also advised to comply strictly with the other legal requirements of the Emergency Powers Regulations, the Public Health Regulations and the public health guidelines.
The Ministry of Health stated that it will continue to monitor this development and take steps to safeguard the health of the population.
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